Mental Health News
News from the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand – find the latest news on events and support, media comment and more.
MHF calls on Police to stop their planned withdrawal of mental health callout responses, until a suitable alternative is in place.
While the report is light on references to mental health, the focus on keeping people well through population health is extremely heartening, and we welcome its focus on addressing health inequities and the social determinants of health.
A quarter of New Zealanders currently have poor levels of mental and emotional wellbeing, including nearly a third of women, according to a recent study commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF).
Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to apply for funding for projects that support suicide prevention, strengthen wellbeing, and provide care and connection following suicide loss.
We are petitioning for the Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, to take urgent action to address children and young people’s poor mental health.
Data released today shows a suspected suicide rate of 11.0 people per 100,000, compared with 11.2 per 100,000 last year.
Mental health conference highlights “appalling” gaps for young people.
We are calling for the Government to show us how He Ara Oranga will be implemented.
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