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21 District Health Boards: Media Comment on Summary of Mental Health Reportable Events

Posted 20 April 2009 - 10:29am by office

All mental health-related deaths or injuries are a tragedy for families and of great concern to District Health Boards. Mental health staff do a difficult job in often trying circumstances, and they are committed to providing the best possible health care.

A depressed economy means more depressed Kiwis

Posted 1 July 2009 - 8:36am by newsdesk

LifeLine

The effects of the recession - job losses, house repossessions and personal debt - are all taking their toll on the nation’s mental health.

Abortions Authorised on Mental Health Grounds a Farce – Dr Margaret Sparrow

Posted 20 June 2009 - 6:39pm by newsdesk

Society for the Promotion of Community Standards

The Abortion Law Reform Association, [ALRANZ] on 16 June issued a media release in response to the release by Statistics New Zealand of the abortion statistics for 2008. Dr Margaret Sparrow, President of ALRANZ stated:

Contributors sought for suicide prevention symposium

Posted 27 March 2009 - 7:39am by office

Mental Health Foundation of NZ

Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand (SPINZ) is seeking contributors for its 2009 symposium, “Culture and Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa”.

Forensic patients ready for new, improved ward

Posted 9 June 2009 - 10:01am by newsdesk

Waikato District Health Board

Eleven forensic mental health patients at Waikato Hospital will move into their newly refurbished ward tomorrow.

Government Changes in Health Priorities Short Sighted

Posted 8 May 2009 - 3:17pm by newsdesk

New Zealand Nurses Organisation (National Office)

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is calling on the government to rethink its decision to cut some key areas in health care from district health boards’ priorities. Mental health, obesity action and oral health – all areas where New Zealand is lagging well behind internationally - are no longer among DHBs’ priorities.

Is Noise Driving You Mad?

Posted 30 April 2009 - 10:08am by office

NFD The National Foundation for the Deaf Inc.

Boy racers could be driving you mad… literally. A recent survey shows boy racers’ exhaust sound as the number one annoying noise in New Zealand, followed closely by dogs barking and car or house alarms going off.

Mental Health Annual Report 2008 released

Posted 29 September 2009 - 10:20am by office

Ministry of Health

The Mental Health Annual report 2008 was released today by the Ministry of Health.

The report provides a public record of the work of the Office of the Director of Mental Health and the Office’s legally assigned officers. It is of particular relevance to those involved in mental health care, including mental health service users and their families, sector staff and advocacy groups.

Mental Health Awareness Week October 5 – 11, 2009

Posted 28 September 2009 - 9:16am by newsdesk

Mental Health Foundation of NZ

Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off on October 5, with a whole lot of activities to encourage people to use “Winning Ways to Wellbeing”.

Mental Health Commission welcomes the Government youth opportunities package.

Posted 13 August 2009 - 10:21am by newsdesk

Mental Health Commission

The Mental Health Commission is fully supportive of the government’s $152 million package to create new work, education and training opportunities for unemployed young people, announced last week.

Mental Health Targets Missing

Posted 14 July 2009 - 10:55am by newsdesk

The New Zealand Psychological Society

The New Zealand Psychological Society is very concerned that mental health appears to have fallen off the Government’s health agenda. The six new health targets which came into effect from 1 July make no mention of mental health.

Mix it up this winter says Mental Health Foundation

Posted 5 July 2010 - 4:09pm by superadmin

Mental Health Foundation of NZ

With Monday, 21 June being the shortest day of the year many of us may find ourselves a little flat and unmotivated as we settle into winter.

Move! say physiotherapists

Posted 9 September 2009 - 9:43am by newsdesk

New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists have one message for New Zealanders: Move!

National Depression Initiative ramps up online depression support

Posted 15 April 2009 - 5:47pm by office

Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health website www.depression.org.nz has launched newly created content to supply practical information to help people experiencing depression, including video clips from several New Zealanders who talk about what worked for them.

New mental health alliance to drive cost benefits and innovation

Posted 8 July 2009 - 12:29pm by newsdesk

ARC Group

Community based mental health services from throughout New Zealand have joined forces to bring together their collective expertise to share resources and ideas, minimize duplication and maximize their effectiveness.

New Psychiatry Research Released

Posted 8 July 2009 - 12:15pm by newsdesk

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

The latest edition of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry has been released and contains a number of interesting and relevant research articles including:

Platform launches pioneering online networking site for mental health and addiction support workers

Posted 7 April 2009 - 1:47pm by office

Platform

One of the world’s first online networking sites for mental health and addiction support workers has been launched in New Zealand.

Primary Care and General Practice successful in helping those successful mental health problems.

Posted 11 August 2009 - 9:54am by newsdesk

University of Otago, Faculty of Medicine

GPs and other primary health care professionals can provide effective care to people suffering from a wide range of mental health problems, a new report has concluded.

Psychiatry conference: child and adolescent mental health

Posted 4 September 2009 - 9:57am by newsdesk

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Alcohol and drugs, behaviour disorders, infant mental health, attachment, trauma, early intervention and prevention, eating disorders, anxiety and many other topics relating to the mental health of children and adolescents will be discussed at the upcoming Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists’ Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Conference on 7 to 9 September 2009.

Resource to help people cope with financial stress

Posted 22 October 2009 - 12:23pm by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health today published a brochure providing practical advice and information about support services for New Zealanders who are suffering from stress because of the tougher economic times.

Volunteer Coordinator appointed for Kahukura Palliative Care Service

Posted 16 July 2009 - 10:49am by newsdesk

Wairarapa District Health Board

Well known local woman Sue McKenna has been appointed as Volunteer Coordinator for Kahukura Palliative Care Services. Sue is no stranger to the Volunteer scene – for the last 2 years she has been part-time volunteer co-ordinator at Wairarapa Hospital, and will continue with both roles.

World-first digital application used to help reduce impact of depression

Posted 20 August 2009 - 9:57am by newsdesk

LifeLine

In a world first, Lifeline Aotearoa has developed a web-cam support service to help young people with depression, in addition to existing online, phone and text-based support linked to the Ministry of Health funded interactive website www.thelowdown.co.nz.