He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to Support) framework

The MHF outline concerns the overall structure, aspirations and outcomes in the draft framework reflect and reinforce the dominant medical model of mental health. The MHF recommend He Ara Āwhina include visible and clear aspirations and outcomes for tāngata whaiora and whānau to be supported to apply strategies to live well, and to experience positive mental wellbeing; and to clarify the scope of the framework in this regard.