Data reveals drop in access to mental health and addiction services

New figures from Te Hiringa Mahara-Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission show a significant decrease in young people accessing specialist mental health and addiction care, with 16,000 fewer individuals seen in the year to June 2024. Chief executive Karen Orsborn highlighted concerns about the workforce shortages and increasing complexity of needs contributing to the decline, particularly among those aged under 25. Urgent action and a focus on improving access for young people are recommended by the Commission to address these challenges.

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