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  • Covid-19 Insights Series - COVID-19 and safety in the home

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    -19 pandemic and lockdowns led to an increase in reports of violence and harm in the home, with some groups particularly impacted. The report also shows the following: Being cut off from support networks and being trapped in unsafe situations saw violence and controlling behaviour change, increase

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    Mahara (Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission) is kaitiaki of mental health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand. We were established as a result of He Ara Oranga, the 2018 inquiry into mental health and addiction, as an independent Crown entity at arms-length from the government of the day. Our

  • Data phase/ He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework

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    Once the He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework was drafted, the next step was to find what data were available to measure and monitor the performance of the mental health and wellbeing system. In the data phase, the Initial Commission looked at how they could use information collected from

  • New primary mental health and addiction support provides a welcome expansion, but gaps remain – new report

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    accessing specialist mental health and addiction services has decreased over a five-year time frame. In 2022/23, 3.4% of the population accessed a specialist service, a decrease from 3.8% in 2018/19. This is a drop of 9,000 people using these services. Of those seeking specialist support the decrease for

  • Our monitoring dashboard

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    measures in the dashboard. The most recent data available is for the financial year 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024. The list of the 76 measures, data source, and what part of the framework they can be found in is available here (XSL 29KB) . We continue to refine the measure set used to monitor mental

  • New prevalence study will provide vital data

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    New Zealand is a step closer to getting accurate information about the level of mental health need in the community. Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health, announced on 26 September that the Government will fund the first Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction Prevalence survey. This is in

  • Top priorities for New Zealand's first Minister for Mental Health

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    its first ever Minister for Mental Health sitting in Cabinet is a welcome move. This dedicated role will bring a clear focus to mental health and addiction, and we are looking forward to tangible action and increased momentum over the coming term of government. But where should the new minister start

  • More deliberate focus needed to ensure all people in Aotearoa experience good wellbeing

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    or community experiences positive wellbeing, they are generally engaged with society and have good quality of life and mental health. For those experiencing negative wellbeing, the reverse is often true. Our report shows that while a substantial majority are in a positive space, too many people and

  • Karen Orsborn appointed as Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Chief Executive

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    understanding of how the health system works, Karen will bring fresh eyes to this part of the sector. Her leadership expertise and strategic insight will be invaluable as the Commission sets about advancing the transformation of mental health and addiction services,” says Hayden Wano. Hayden Wano

  • He Ara Āwhina development journey

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    we use as part of our He Ara Āwhina monitoring framework. The short paper outlines the measures we have discontinued. The measure list of the He Ara Āwhina framework is intended to be ‘living’. We will continue to evolve the measure set over time so it remains relevant and current. Discontinued