Mental health publications

This is the thirteenth annual report of the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services. It presents information and statistics that act as indicators of quality for our mental health services.

These tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2015/16. Included are the demographics of users of mental health and addiction services, client referral pathways, the types of services provided, the outcome of the services and legal status and diagnosis information.

These transitional guidelines are to assist Directors of Area Mental Health Services and others in mental health and secure disability services, who continue to use night safety procedures, to work towards eventual elimination.

This evaluation report looks at the Youth Primary Mental Health Service (YPMHS) The aim of the service is to extend existing primary mental health services to increase access for all those aged 12 to 19 years.