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Karen Orsborn: Full impact of COVID-19 on mental health yet to be seen
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priority. We know how important mental health and wellbeing is to people and echo their calls for a continued focus on delivering tangible improvements and continued investment to lift the wellbeing of our communities, particularly those who have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article was published in the New Zealand Herald on 18 August 2022.
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Focus on youth wellbeing more urgent than ever
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More evidence of the state of New Zealand youth mental health — Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services assessment — has been released today and shows that while most youth and rangatahi are doing well, there is a steady decline in youth wellbeing in comparison to older age groups more
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Congratulations to Taimi Allan on new role as SA Mental Health Commissioner
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the new role. “I am incredibly proud to have contributed to the transformation of the New Zealand mental health system through nearly 20 years of dedicated service, with my tenure at Te Hiringa Mahara being a highlight.” Taimi begins her new mahi in South Australia in October, and she
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Stronger more inclusive health sector means better health and wellbeing for all
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social, economic, commercial and wider environmental determinants of health”, says Allan. “Each year around one in five of us experience mental illness or significant mental distress. We estimate 50 to 80% of New Zealanders will experience mental distress, or addiction challenges, or
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Independent Commission’s report highlights the importance of improving access and choice for mental health and addiction services in Aotearoa
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wellbeing systems in Aotearoa,” says Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Board chair Hayden Wano. “Our role is to be the eyes and ears of the people of New Zealand, amplifying the voices of our communities. We bring focus to areas where meaningful action can be taken. Appropriate access to and choice
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More deliberate focus needed to ensure all people in Aotearoa experience good wellbeing
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report highlights need to listen to and work alongside people with highest need and those disproportionately experiencing inequity Te Rau Tira Wellbeing Outcomes Report 2021 [PDF, 9 MB] found that most communities in Aotearoa New Zealand tend to
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More action needed to address mental health and addiction service challenges
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for action to address the challenges faced by mental health and addiction services. It shows that fewer people have used specialist services, primary mental health initiatives, telehealth and online services than in the previous year. As a result of substantial investment, people are accessing new
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Chief Executive Karen Orsborn opinion piece on coercive practices
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system for people who experience significant distress. Everyone involved has something to offer to achieve this transformation, and we all must work together. Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive. Karen Orsborn is the chief executive for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. A copy of the article can be read on the New Zealand Herald website
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Commission will provide system oversight of new mental wellbeing long-term pathway
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes release of Kia Manawanui as we lead our agenda to support transformation The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes today’s release of Kia Manawanui Aotearoa , the government’s long-term pathway to mental wellbeing, by Minister
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Understanding wellbeing for rangatahi and young people webinar
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. Jessica Stubbing, Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist, Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures, discusses the importance of youth voice for improving our understanding of young people’s wellbeing. Ta’ase Vaoga (Sāmoa, Ngāpuhi, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi), Rangatahi Insights Lead, Te Rourou, One