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31 May 2019
Government response to mental health and addiction inquiry brings hope
The PSA has welcomed the long awaited Government response to ‘He Ara Oranga - Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction’ coupled with the ‘Budget 2019: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Addiction initiatives’ as an encouraging approach to transforming New Zealand’s mental health and addiction...
Hothouse Support 22 Feb 2019
Workforce needs highlighted by PSA Mental Health & Addiction Committee
Members of the PSA Mental Health & Addiction Committee from around New Zealand have been meeting in Wellington today to review PSA members’ feedback about recommendations for change in the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry report delivered to Government in November.
24 Aug 2018
Rise in suicide figures reaffirms need for system-wide change
The Government must act quickly and decisively to address New Zealand’s growing suicide crisis, the PSA says.
