Statements
Read statements released by NZ Mental Health Foundation.
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (the MHF) is supportive of a private member’s Bill requiring the Government of the day, by law, to develop a national mental health and wellbeing strategy.
A letter urgining Police Minister Stuart Nash to immediately stop the trials of armed police in our communities.
Joint submission on the updated Guidelines to the Mental Health Act 1992
Our thoughts on this mental health system initiative.
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).
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.
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.
There is no health without mental health
Help ensure everyone in Aotearoa has the tools to enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing.
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