Publications Ngā whakaputanga kōrero

Repealing and replacing the Mental Health Act Consultation is now open, closing 28 January 2022.

Kia Manawanui Aotearoa – Long-term pathway to mental wellbeing 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.

This publication presents the He Ara Oranga recommendations and identifies the Government’s approach to each.

Section 119 of the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017 (the Substance Addiction Act) requires the Ministry to publish the following information

These tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2019/20. 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 tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2019/20. 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.

Aotearoa’s approach to supporting people with mental health and addiction needs is undergoing transformation, driven by He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, published in 2018.

This 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.

These tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2017/18. 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 tables present a summary of the mental health and addiction services provided in New Zealand in 2016/17. 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.

The 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.

This 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.

The Mental Health Data Explorer presents survey results on mental health status, risk of problematic substance use, loneliness, informal help-seeking and access to mental health and addictions services for both adults and children

This 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.

The Ministry of Health carried out a series of hui Māori-a-motu from September through to November 2019 to gather information on the design and development of a Kaupapa Māori primary mental health and addiction service model with Māori in the sector. This external and independent analysis of data from all hui identified 23 themes of relevance to a Kaupapa Māori Primary Mental Health and Addictions service model.