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.
Updates & announcements
- Government moves on drug checking to keep young New Zealanders safer this summer - 1 Dec
- 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 Quarter One 2020 Progress Update
The Mental Health and Addiction Quarter One Progress Update outlines the progress made by the Ministry of Health in the first quarter of 2020 of delivering to He Ara Oranga.