This publication explains the Ministry's processes and policies for approving controlled drug substitution treatment providers under section 24 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.
Mental health publications
Publications relating to mental health in New Zealand, including suicide prevention and the National Depression Initiative.
Publications
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Published 13 February 2013This publication has three main parts: the demographic analysis of mental health and addiction services users, the types of services provided, and a section on outcomes of treatment. The publication focuses on service use in 2009/2010 and also contains time trend analyses from 2001/2002. -
Published 13 December 2012Rising to the Challenge: The Mental Health and Addiction Service Development Plan 2012–2017 provides direction to the mental health and addiction services on Government priority areas for mental health and addiction service development over the next five years. -
Published 12 December 2012The report ‘The Health of New Zealand Adults 2011/12’ presents key findings about adults’ health and access to health services in 2011/12. These statistics come from the New Zealand Health Survey. -
Published 01 November 2012The Ministry has published updated guidance for employees of mental health services appointed as duly authorised officers (DAOs) under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. -
Published 01 November 2012The Ministry has published updated guidance to the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, outlining the rights of compulsory mental health consumers and the obligations of mental health clinicians. -
Published 01 November 2012The Ministry has published updated guidance for employees of mental health services appointed as Directors of Area Mental Health Services (DAMHS) under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. -
Published 28 September 2012This is the seventh annual report of the Office of the Director of Mental Health. It reflects the Ministry’s ongoing emphasis on transparency, accountability and trust in government and its agencies.
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Published 30 August 2012This tool has been developed to facilitate audit of emergency department care of people presenting with self-harm according to best practice. -
Published 02 July 2012These guidelines have been developed to provide general guidance to Regional Forensic Mental Health Services (RFMHSs) in facilitating the safe transport of certain special patients and special care recipients from secure forensic mental health facilities to other services, including courts, prisons and medical appointments in general hospitals.
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