Here is a selection of recent media items about the work of the Inquiry:
Crackdown on synthetic drug dealers(external link), Minister Clark, 13 December
Mental Health Commissioner calls for action in response to Inquiry(external link), Health and Disability Commissioner, 04 December
Experts react to the release of Government's Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry(external link), Stuff, 04 December
Mental Health and Addiction report charts new direction,(external link) Minister Clark 04 December
Government receives Mental Health and Addiction report,(external link) Minister Clark, 28 November
Dave Macpherson: Government’s Mental Health Inquiry report (over)due(external link), The Daily Blog, 26 November
Fresh thinking evident in new mental health unit(external link), Minister Clark, 22 November
Royal Commission of Inquiry scope expanded(external link), Prime Minister Ardern, 12 November
Under the Korowai : new approaches to Māori mental health(external link), The Spinoff, 12 November
Mental health resource refreshed for the first time in 10 years(external link), Minister Clark, 28 October
History repeating - New Zealand's mental health inquiries,(external link) Radio NZ, 27 October
Beyond the Beehive: Mental Health(external link), Radio NZ, 26 October
More ‘doing’ not just ‘talking’ therapies needed in mental health(external link), Heath Central, 26 October
Government has room for improvement to curb mental health crisis,(external link) TV One News, 14 October
NZ's mental health sector needs double the resources - expert(external link), Newshub, 13 October
Summit puts mental health on global agenda(external link), Minister Clark, 11 October
Short extension for delivery of Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry Report,(external link) Minister Clark, 09 October
Are we overthinking our approach to mental health?(external link), Newshub, 08 October
Hope at last for NZ’s mental health system(external link), Newsroom, 08 October
Mental Health Awareness Week - a time to connect and reflect(external link), Minister Clark, 07 October
Communities connect with Mātauranga Māori,(external link) Mental Health Foundation / Hāpai Te Hauora, 03 October
David Macpherson: 668(external link), The Daily Blog, 02 October
Link between time spent in nature and positive mental health(external link), Mental Health Foundation, 23 September
Minister welcomes stories of hope on World Suicide Prevention Day,(external link) Minister Clark, 10 September
NZ's record high suicide numbers prove need for action, says health minister(external link), NZ Herald, 10 September
Action over Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder,(external link) Minister Clark, 09 September
Turuki Turuki! Paneke Paneke!(external link), Te Rau Matatini, September
Corrections leading a push for far-reaching mental health support in the public sector(external link), Stuff, 28 August
Government saddened by suicide statistics(external link), Prime Minister Ardern and Minister Clark, 24 August
Opinion: Mary O’Hagan – more needed on mental health menu than medication(external link), Health Central, 15 August
The Nutters Club - Mental health inquiry roundup - part 1(external link) and 2(external link), Newstalk ZB, 12 August
Mental health: an individual's problem or a societal issue?,(external link) The Crux, 09 August
Caring for high needs, vulnerable New Zealanders(external link), Prime Minister Ardern and Minister Clark, 09 August
Free Counselling Submission accepted by Inquiry(external link), Kyle MacDonald, 08 August
Mental health panel's return Palmerston North meeting packed out,(external link) Stuff, 08 August
'Families are not supported at all',(external link) Radio New Zealand, 07 August
Mental health inquiry head wants to honour the submissions,(external link) TVNZ, 05 August
Suicide Bereaved to meet with Mental Health Inquiry panel(external link), Scoop, 05 August
We’re asking for a system change for mental health,(external link) Medium, 01 August
Don’t under-estimate the benefits of singing on mental health(external link), INsite Magazine, 24 July
Free counselling pilot for 18-25 year olds a step closer(external link), Ministers Clark and Genter, 23 July
Kei Te Pai? Report on Students’ Mental Health(external link), New Zealand Union of Students' Associations, 10 July
Research shows “profound” impact of creativity on mental wellbeing(external link), The Big Idea, 09 July
Inquiry on mental health sector emphasises urgent call for change,(external link) Radio New Zealand, 04 July
Listening to the nation(external link), Otago Daily Times, 03 July
Dave Macpherson – Mental Health Inquiry Panel visiting our towns(external link), The Daily Blog, 02 July
Now is the time for better mental health and addiction services [PDF, 126 KB], PSA Working Life, June
The Art of Wellness(external link), The Big Idea, 29 June
Mental health inquiry panel to visit Whanganui,(external link) Wanganui Chronicle, 18 June
Creative New Zealand advocates art prescription in Government's mental health inquiry(external link),Stuff, 15 June
Mental health inquiry reaches Northland(external link), Radio New Zealand, 14 June
Mental Health and Addiction inquiry team in Northland this week(external link), Northern Advocate, 14 June
New addiction treatment facilities for Auckland City Mission,(external link) Prime Minister Ardern and Minister Clark, 13 June
Expert panel visit Tauranga as part of inquiry into mental health and addiction,(external link) Bay of Plenty Times, 11 June
8% of kids found with social problems; 7% borderline,(external link) Otago Daily Times, 08 June
Waikato millennials weigh in on Government's mental health inquiry(external link), Stuff, 04 June
Mental health patients, families share aspirations for change(external link), Stuff, 02 June
South Canterbury residents and workers discuss state of mental health system,(external link) The Press, 31 May
Mental health meeting 'very positive'(external link), Otago Daily Times, 31 May
Frustrations and sadness aired(external link), Otago Daily Times, 31 May
More elderly with mental health issues(external link), Otago Daily Times, 28 May
Intention to hear views of as many people as possible(external link), Otago Daily Times, 26 May
Veteran Rehabilitation Strategy 2018 – 2021(external link), Minister Mark, Beehive, 23 May
Mental health inquiry listens to new voices(external link), University of Auckland, 22 May
Questions around NZ's commitment to Pasifika mental health,(external link) Radio New Zealand, 21 May
Student mental health initiative wants to share stories online,(external link) Otago Daily Times, 21 May
Mental health advocate urges Northland farmers to "talk to each other,(external link) New Zealand Herald, 17 May
Rainbow voices to the Government Inquiry into Mental Health,(external link) Scoop, 07 May
Focusing on the big picture of rural health funding,(external link) Otago Daily Times, 07 May
Mental health inquiry panel hears from Nelson community,(external link) Nelson Mail, 04 May
Here's what the mental health inquiry needs to fix(external link), NZ Listener, 03 May
Mental health workers begin in Canterbury schools,(external link) Minister Clark, Beehive, 30 April
Mental health inquiry urged to work as fast as possible,(external link) Manawatu Standard, 27 April
Government to help fund services for Veterans(external link), Minister Mark, Beehive, 24 April
Not all wounds bleed: Time to improve access to mental health(external link), NZ Herald, 14 April
Health law expert to head ministerial inquiry,(external link) University of Auckland, 05 February
Passionate Canterbury advocate appointed to national inquiry into mental health(external link), The Press, 25 January
Mental health inquiry: How will it work?,(external link) Radio New Zealand, 23 January
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