New Zealand's Suicide Prevention Office continues with part-time staff, facing criticism for insufficient focus on prevention.
New Zealand's Suicide Prevention Office will continue without full-time staff, with Ministry of Health staff contributing 25% of their time to suicide prevention. Critics, including Labour's Ingrid Leary, argue that this may not provide the necessary focus and leadership on suicide prevention. Leary has also criticised Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey for not prioritising funding and resources for mental health issues, and for not understanding the links between family harm prevention and suicide prevention.
May 14, 2024
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