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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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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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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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Lived experiences of CCTOs report
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% between 2017 and 2021. In the 2020/21 year, almost 7,000 people were under compulsory treatment in our communities. We also report that Māori are more likely to be subject to CCTOs than other populations in Aotearoa. Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for Replacement of the law: We want to
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Covid-19 Insights Series - Impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Te Hiringa Mahara is producing a series of short reports during 2022 and 2023 to add our collective understanding of the wellbeing impacts of the pandemic and to provide key insights on wellbeing areas or populations of focus. Impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand
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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
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Top priorities for New Zealand's first Minister for Mental Health
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; The challenges to progress are not confined to the size of the health budget. Having a workforce equipped to handle the challenges across all population groups is a top priority. We are calling for a detailed workforce plan to reduce clinical vacancies, and create a greater role for peer support
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission supports legislation to ban conversion therapy
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experience disproportionately poorer mental health outcomes and are at increased risk of suicide than the general population, the Commission also called for access to appropriate and safe supports for people experiencing mental distress as a result of conversion therapy. Hague urged the Select Committee to
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Report signals progress of Government’s response to He Ara Oranga, the inquiry into mental health and addiction
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more people and there are pockets of success and innovation to expand access and increase choice for mental health and addiction services. However, funding mechanisms have not changed enough to support a partnership approach, which would see priority populations co-design services from the beginning
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Ake, ake, ake – A Forever Language
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shared and embraced across the generations. Strong cultural identity is related to te reo Māori proficiency. Cultural identity is a protective factor for improved mental health and wellbeing for Māori. Our previous population wellbeing assessment shows that Māori adults believe that te reo Māori