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More deliberate focus needed to ensure all people in Aotearoa experience good wellbeing
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experience good wellbeing, most of the time. The report also found that a concerningly large minority of people and communities experience persistently poor wellbeing. “This may not come as a surprise to many, but that does not make it any less concerning,” says Board Chair, Hayden Wano. “When a person
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Karen Orsborn: Full impact of COVID-19 on mental health yet to be seen
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and income, with higher rates of job loss for Pacific and Asian people. Experience from past downturns shows us that more economically vulnerable populations, including people with a health condition, disability or mental health diagnosis, tend to recover more slowly from employment shocks. The
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Targeted vaccination approaches needed in the face of Omicron variant
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. “We know that populations such as Māori and Pacific peoples regularly experience exclusion and racism. We know that these are factors in their mental health challenges. Vaccination is a wellbeing issue, and if these groups are again finding themselves outside the mainstream on vaccination and more
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Mental health and addiction targets welcomed
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as a barometer of the state of the whole mental health and addiction system. However, it doesn’t tell the full picture, therefore we need a wider range of high-level measures across both primary/community and specialist services.” “We really need to know if there are population groups that are
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Rural communities respond well to pandemic, despite challenges
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of rural communities in Aotearoa New Zealand . Around 16% of the population live in rural areas, and around 35% in total live outside of large urban areas - these figures are higher for Māori. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated pre-existing challenges and has had large impacts on
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Annual Report 2022/23 highlights
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people. As we work to fulfil our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we have established relationships with iwi ahi kā, including Te Ati Awa, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Over the course of the year, we had 373 engagements with priority populations, with a focus on
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More investment needed for kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services
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‘mental disorder’ in any year. However only 11 per cent of current mental health and addiction expenditure is on Kaupapa services,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Board Chair Hayden Wano. “Māori make up 17 per cent of the population and have higher levels of mental distress than other population
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Pacific community connections key to wellbeing during COVID-19
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wellbeing and the diverse experiences within unique cultural and ethnic Pacific populations. “Pacific people have shown that they know how to support their communities - we can support greater wellbeing by listening to Pacific peoples, involving them in decision-making, and trusting and resourcing them to support each other and their communities.”
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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
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Time called on compulsory community mental health treatment
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recent years, when people have been calling for a reduction in coercive practices,” Mr Wano said. “We also know that more Māori are subject to CCTOs than other populations in Aotearoa. The inequitable use of orders is unacceptable and must be addressed.” “When mental health