Health Budget 2019: The Winners and Losers
Mental health emerged the major winner in yesterday’s Budget, with the Government making the largest investment ever in mental health. By Sara Carbery.
Mental Health the clear winner in Budget 2019
One of the key initiatives outlined in the $1.9 billion Mental Health package announced in yesterday’s budget is a new universal frontline service for mental health, to be rolled out over five years.
Transformational but no “quick fixes” – Govt’s response to Mental Health Inquiry
The Government today outlined its response to the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry, saying it will accept or consider 38 of the 40 recommendations.
Let’s talk about our feelings
Life isn’t easy for everyone. Not all of the time anyway. There are times when some of us are overwhelmed and desperate. Sadly, some of us succumb without ever realizing there is help out there. By Jane McCarroll.
Long waits for mental health care in struggling emergency departments, report finds
Emergency departments are struggling to keep up with the increasing demand for urgent mental health care.
Royals launch new mental health initiative, Shout
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have teamed up with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on a new mental health initiative.
Praise for Piki: Wellington students welcome free mental health support
Tertiary students in the greater Wellington region are pleased to see the expansion of Piki, a free youth mental health support pilot.
Spate of Wellington mental health killings under review by coroner
A spate of killings that occurred over a 15-month period in Wellington are being investigated by a coroner.
Hundreds march to Parliament for teen suicide awareness
Marchers for teen suicide awareness in Wellington this morning pushed through the barriers set up at Parliament to place photos of their loved ones at the top of the steps.
Mental health inquiry report poses more questions than answers
The practicalities of what will change, and how, are no closer to being answered than before the Mental Health and Addiction inquiry panel was convened, says Lyndon Keene.
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