Mental Health
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The leader of the House gives a heads up to the week and the MPs debate mental health and corrections in the House.
AudioColeman says petition given by 'anti-govt protesters'
Action Station has handed a 12,000 strong petition to Parliament calling for an urgent review of the mental health system, but the Health Minister has shut down the idea. Audio
Mental health advocate reviews Govt movement on sector weakness
The Health Minister Jonathan Coleman announced changes to the mental health sector yesterday. But Marianne Elliott from the People's Mental Health Review says it will do little to address years of… Audio
Health Minister promises more money for mental health services
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has defended stretched mental health services, and promised more money in the upcoming Budget, but critics say he's just tinkering. Audio
Health Minister defends mental health services, promises more m
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has defended stretched mental health services, and promised more money in the upcoming Budget, but critics say he's just tinkering. Video, Audio
Govt embarks on five-year plan to improve mental health services
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has defended the embattled mental health system today, saying it is facing high demand.
Ruby Knox murder case: DHB reveals review details
The Nelson Marlborough DHB is set to begin its review in response to the case of a severely autistic 20-year-old murdered by her mother.
Few schools have enough resources for mental health
Well-resourced school health services dramatically lower teen suicide and depression rates - but only one in 10 schools has one, research shows. Audio
Pacific youth plead for better mental health support
Mental health among young Pacific people needs urgent attention from the government, youth parliament representatives say.
Mental health top priority for Pacific youth
Pacific youth have identified mental health as an area that urgently needs to be tackled by the Government. Audio
Netflix teen suicide series gets unique classification
The Censor's Office has created a new classification especially for a Netflix series, which means teenagers must watch it with a parent or guardian.
Netflix show prompts parents to discuss suicide prevention
Parents, teachers and social workers have met to seek advice on how to deal with the topic of suicide following the release of controversial Netflix show 13 Reasons Why.
Teen show should be praised for nuanced version of 'no'
Opinion - Sexual Abuse Prevention Network educator Karin McCracken was braced to hate Netflix show 13 Reasons Why, but found it got a lot of things right - at least on issues of consent.
Mental health patients describe the diffculty of getting help
Long wait times, an over reliance on medication, and not getting help early enough is the grim picture that's been painted of mental health services in New Zealand. Audio
Crowdsourced mental health report highlights delays
Long waits to access mental health services - or not being able to get help at all - are the main concerns highlighted by a new report on the mental health system. Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald was… Audio
Mental health 'grey zone' stopping people in need
People with mental health problems are unable to get the help they need unless their health deteriorates to crisis point, a report has found. Video
Teen suicide show reveals 'gap in the law' - censor
A show depicting teen suicide shows why a law change is needed to deal with streaming services such as Netflix, the Deputy Chief Censor says. Audio
Review finds mental health services under resourced and struggling
A crowdfunded and crowdsourced review of New Zealand's mental health services has recommended an urgent funding increase, an independent inquiry, and independent oversight. Video, Audio
Mental health campaigns and funding
Can your average depression sufferer really relate to Lady Gaga and Prince Harry's mental health sharing? Psychologist Kyle MacDonald talks about funding in the sector. Audio
Teen suicide series 'resonating with young people'
A popular new Netflix series about teen suicide should spark parents to talk about the problem with their children, a high school teacher says. Audio
