Mental Health

A record number of mental health nurses have applied for a scheme to help reduce shortages in hospitals and communities. The Voluntary Bonding Scheme, which has been running for a decade, had 148 mental health...

A wide survey of New Zealand workplaces by researchers from Massey University’s Healthy Work Group has found more than one-quarter of employees feel depressed much of the time and half of workers say their...

ProCare Health Ltd and Tū Ora Compass Health have signed an agreement to align their respective mental health services – in order to enable a stronger primary mental health service for communities across Aotearoa.   Over...

Teenagers who spend hours on social media could be risking depression. Experts said the internet encouraged youngsters to measure themselves against others, usually those with 'perfect' bodies and exciting lifestyles. This 'upward social comparison' can significantly...

In an article published today in the New Zealand Medical Journal, Sally Casswell, of Massey University, and Benedikt Fischer of the University of Auckland, comment on the four substance use-related recommendations in the inquiry’s...

New research shows that farmers dealing with stress and mental health concerns, need practical help and advice, which agricultural professions are well placed to deliver.

Experts are perplexed to see the Government’s response to the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry fail to take a stronger stance on alcohol.

Mental health emerged the major winner in yesterday’s Budget, with the Government making the largest investment ever in mental health. By Sara Carbery.

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.

The Government today outlined its response to the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry, saying it will accept or consider 38 of the 40 recommendations.