It’s a good time to remember that there is free and confidential mental wellbeing support available for frontline health worker staff. HealthCare New Zealand can connect staff with a registered psychologist, it’s as simple as calling 0800 820 080 Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The Mental Health and Addiction Directorate has published our latest quarterly progress update, focused on the second quarter of 2020-21. We’ve also covered off some of the broader achievements, as we know there is keen interest in how the programme is rolling out.
We’ve also started the next phase of engagement which will help in developing the Long-Term Pathway for transformation of New Zealand’s approach to mental health and wellbeing. The long-term pathway will build on the actions in Kia Kaha, Kia Maia, Kia Ora Aotearoa – COVID-19 Psychosocial and Mental Wellbeing Recovery Plan, and will build on the insights we’ve gained through engagement over the last 18 months. You can read more about the Long-Term Pathway below – I look forward to hearing how we can best build this pathway for collective action.
I look forward to providing further updates on our progress over the next few weeks.
Ngā mihi,
Toni.
Click here to view full update