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New prevalence study will provide vital data
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line with our recommended approach of starting with rangatahi and young people, before extending prevalence study to the wider population. This critical investment will support evidence-based decision making for services as well as improved system monitoring. While a view of mental health, substance
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Te Hiringa Mahara to continue to advocate for young people after Oranga Tamariki Bill passes third reading
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of Oranga Tamariki. Of those, 57 per cent are Māori, 11 per cent are both Māori and Pasifika and 6 per cent are Pasifika. “An effective oversight system is needed that addresses the significant inequities and improves wellbeing for tamariki and rangatahi. We will be carefully monitoring the
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Top priorities for New Zealand's first Minister for Mental Health
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to meet the needs of rangatahi and young people, deliver services that work for Māori, and ensure anyone experiencing severe mental illness able to access care they need while having their right to choice respected. It is alarming that rates of psychological distress among our
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Access and choice for mental health and addiction services encouraging, but workforce challenges remain
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, and higher rates of access to youth services for rangatahi Māori.” While high quality access and choice requires culturally and socially appropriate service settings and delivery, it also requires a stable and well-trained workforce, sufficient staff, and professional sensitivity to do the job. “We
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COVID-19 restrictions impact family violence and wellbeing, empowered communities key to supporting safety at home
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During the 2020 national lockdown, reports of family violence increased considerably, but the New Zealand Police and advocacy groups were concerned that this was still under-reported. Women, children, rangatahi Māori, disabled people and rainbow youth were particularly affected. This is according
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Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun report downloads
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and download four infographics with key data and insights on Kaupapa Māori services, Reducing coercive practices, Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services, and a monitoring overview. Updated online He Ara Āwhina monitoring dashboard Downloads Kua Timata Te Haerenga report - June 2024
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New primary mental health and addiction support provides a welcome expansion, but gaps remain – new report
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failed attempts to access services, and failure to get the care they need has resulted in a loss of trust. This has been reported by the Commission previously and we again call on services to meet the needs of Māori. The report shows rangatahi and young people face significant barriers to access
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Our submissions
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As an integral part of our advocacy work, Te Hiringa Mahara often comments on and makes recommendations in response to consultation documents, regulations, draft bills, and regulations that may impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Aotearoa.
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Rolling out more options for crisis care
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There is huge potential for more peer-led, community-based and Kaupapa Māori, services to support people experiencing acute distress. This article summaries findings form our Acute options for mental health care insights paper, published in August 2024.
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Achieving equity of Pacific mental health and wellbeing outcomes
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This report and data infographic bring together insights about Pacific peoples wellbeing using our He Ara Oranga Wellbeing Outcomes Framework along with engagement with Pacific communities. Published: May 2024.