New Zealand's mental health sector faces challenges despite recent targets, as more funding and details are needed for effective implementation.
New Zealand's struggling mental health sector faces challenges despite recent targets announced by Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, which include 80% of people accessing specialist services within three weeks and 95% of people seen for mental health needs at an emergency department being seen and discharged or transferred within six hours. The government aims to train 500 professionals annually and allocate 25% of funding to prevention and early intervention. A $2.6bn budget increase for mental health and addiction services has been set, yet more detail and funding are needed for the targets to be effectively implemented.
July 14, 2024
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