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Working towards the transformation of the mental health and wellbeing system
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functions of the Commission as well as the role of the Commission's Board. Gladys asked her about the things that people need to know and understand about mental health and wellbeing and the current move in Aotearoa to transform our mental health and addiction system. "He Ara Oranga talked about there
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Mental health and addiction targets welcomed
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The announcement of targets to address wait times and workforce pressures across the mental health and addiction system has been welcomed by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. “Access to appropriate services when and where they are needed is very important to people seeking
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Targeted vaccination approaches needed in the face of Omicron variant
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. “We must be vigilant, nevertheless, to ensure that no one is left behind, now that Omicron is in the community. There is evidence that some people who use specialist mental health services and addiction services are being left behind,” says Hayden Wano, Chair of the Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission appointed
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The Government announced appointments to the Initial Commission on 12 September 2019.
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Chief Executive Karen Orsborn opinion piece on coercive practices
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despite evidence there is no therapeutic value in such practices. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission wants investment that will provide the choice of services needed to enhance everyone's safety, end coercive practices and support whānau to safely navigate through significant distress
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes Budget 2022 investment in specialist mental health and addiction services
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Budget. This will be particularly important given the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Overall, it is encouraging to see the Government continuing to follow through on the outcomes of the He Ara Oranga report and honouring its commitment to better services and support for mental wellbeing." ENDS For further information, contact: Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media@mhwc.govt.nz or 021 613 723
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COVID-19 restrictions impact family violence and wellbeing, empowered communities key to supporting safety at home
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to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report, COVID-19 and safety in the home [PDF, 248 KB] . “There were increased reports of violence and more severe violence and lockdowns made it harder for people at risk to seek help,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief
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More action needed to address mental health and addiction service challenges
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according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, Te Huringa Tuarua 2023: Mental Health and Addiction Service Monitoring Report . The report explores what has changed in mental health and addiction services over the last five years and highlights the pressing need
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Young people experiencing acute mental distress need age-appropriate care
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Too many young people experiencing acute mental distress are being admitted to adult inpatient mental health services, and this practice needs to stop. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report Te Huringa Tuarua 2023: Youth services focus
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Board Chair Hayden Wano receives New Year Honour for services to Māori health
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important role in the current transformation of the health system. As kaitiaki (guardian) of mental health and wellbeing, Te Hiringa Mahara works to ensure the voices of Māori and tāngata whaiora (people with lived experience of distress and addiction, substance, or gambling harm) can be heard and