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Effectiveness of early intervention and secondary prevention supports for young people
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they want options when they need support. This review shows a range of approaches are effective in reducing distress and supporting good mental health and wellbeing, demonstrating the value of investing in a range of services and supports, including face-to-face, light-touch and online options. 
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Govt must respond to the impacts of climate change on mental health and wellbeing
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara is calling on the Government to explicitly recognise and address the mental health and wellbeing impacts climate change is having on New Zealanders, following the release of the Climate Change Commission’s latest report.
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Public input critical as new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy released
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NewsA once‑in‑a‑decade Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been released for public consultation, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on New Zealanders to help shape the final document.
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Have your say on a service-level monitoring framework for mental health and addiction
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NewsThe Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission provided people with an opportunity to have their say on the He Ara Āwhina service-level monitoring framework.
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Deepening inequities in the mental health system call for action
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NewsCommenting on the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Regulatory Report (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024) released today, Te Hiringa Mahara pointed to entrenched inequities within the system. Māori continue to be disproportionately subjected to some of the most harmful practices in our mental health system.
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The future of primary mental health care
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This short paper captures outcome of the think tank held in August 2025 to explore the future roles of primary and community care play in supporting people with mental health and substance use needs.
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Leadership
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Executive of Te Hiringa Mahara. During 2020, Karen led the establishment of Te Hiringa Mahara as Head of Secretariat for the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. Karen has held a variety of health management and leadership roles that focus on improving outcomes for people through working
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More kaupapa Māori services
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Māori, who make up 17% of the population and have higher rates of mental distress than other populations groups, have been advocating for equitable funding for kaupapa Māori services for decades.
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Mental health system still falling short for young people and Māori, new report shows
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Newsmeasure, only workforce is improving and ‘on track’. In practice, that means although access to services is improving overall, it is not improving fast enough for young people, who continue to face rising psychological distress and persistent gaps in age-appropriate support. “We are also seeing
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Put an end to CCTOs
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. Why is this important? People in Aotearoa experiencing significant mental distress continue to be subject to coercive practices despite evidence there is no therapeutic value. Practices like Compulsory Community Treatment Orders or seclusion, are enabled by: outdated mental health law (the Mental