Mental health data and statistics

The Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services Regulatory Report 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 provides information and statistics relating to the use of compulsory mental health assessment and treatment legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2023/24 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible.

The Mental Health and Problematic Substance Use Data Explorer presents data covering topics such as mental health, risk of problematic substance use (including tobacco, alcohol and illicit substance use), informal help-seeking and access to mental health and addictions services for adults and children.

The New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) included a module on mental health and problematic substance use (including tobacco, alcohol and illicit substance use) in 2016/17, 2021/22 and 2022/23. This report presents information and key results from the mental health and problematic substance use module.

The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2022/23 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood deprivation and disability status.

The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2021/22 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood deprivation and disability status.

The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2020/21 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood deprivation and disability status.

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.

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 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

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.

This publication, based on the New Zealand Health Survey, explores the prevalence of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in New Zealand children aged 3–14 years.