Publications relating to mental health in New Zealand, including suicide prevention.
Repealing and replacing the Mental Health Act
Mental health publications
Publications
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Published 22 October 2021
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Published 22 September 2021Kia Manawanui Aotearoa – Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing (Kia Manawanui) is the Government’s high-level plan for transformation over the long-term. It outlines the next steps for further implementation of the changes required to support the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders. -
Published 22 September 2021This publication presents the He Ara Oranga recommendations and identifies the Government’s approach to each. -
Published 09 August 2021Section 119 of the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017 (the Substance Addiction Act) requires the Ministry to publish the following information
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Published 30 June 2021The purpose of this guide is to improve national consistency in the collection and use of mental health and addiction activity data in PRIMHD -
Published 14 June 2021Summary -
Published 30 March 2021This is the fourteenth annual report of the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services. It presents information and statistics that reflect activity under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017. -
Published 21 December 2020The revised Kia Kaha, Kia Māia, Kia Ora Aotearoa: COVID-19 Psychosocial and Mental Wellbeing Plan provides a framework for actions to support the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders as we respond to the impacts of COVID-19. -
Published 07 October 2020This publication is a summary of feedback that was received about the Kia Kaha, Kia Māia, Kia Ora Aotearoa: COVID-19 Psychosocial and Mental Wellbeing Recovery Plan. It summarises the prominent themes from that feedback and includes examples of specific suggestions. -
Published 08 September 2020This document provides guidance on how to think about and apply human rights, recovery approaches and supported decision-making when implementing the current Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.