Find out about the legislation relating to mental health and addictions.
Mental health and addiction
We’re working to transform New Zealand’s mental health and addiction system.
Video: As part of Mental Health Awarenesss Week 2020, Robyn Shearer, Deputy Director-General, Mental Health and Addiction, talks about our mental health and wellbeing response to COVID-19.
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He Ara Oranga response
The Ministry of Health welcomes the Government’s formal response to He Ara Oranga, the report of the independent Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction.
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Primary and community wellbeing
The Ministry of Health is working to expand New Zealanders’ access to and choice of primary mental health and addiction support.
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Suicide prevention
Suicide is a serious concern for New Zealand communities. This section covers the suicide prevention work of the Ministry.
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Addiction
Information on the Ministry’s work on addictions, including alcohol and other drugs, and gambling.
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Workforce development
Health Workforce New Zealand funds a national infrastructure to develop the skills and knowledge of those working in the mental health and addictions sector.
Updates & announcements
- Government confirms new acute mental health facility for Lakes DHB - 30 Sept
- Young people leading the way to good mental wellbeing - 24 Sept
- More mental wellbeing services for young people in regions - 14 Sept
- World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 Sept
- See earlier updates.
Mental health and wellbeing year in review
The Mental Health and Addiction Year in Review outlines the progress made by the Ministry of Health in the first year of delivering to He Ara Oranga.
Our newsletter
Subscribe to receive fortnightly email updates on our current work programme, consultations and announcements.
- 16 November newsletter
- 9 November newsletter
- 3 November newsletter
- 23 October newsletter
- Read earlier newsletters
Information for the public
Contact us
Contact details for the Mental Health directorate.
- Email: [email protected]