I hope you were all able to take a moment to rest and recharge over the long weekend. The start of the year has been a busy one, and I want to acknowledge the work you do every day to support people, families, whānau and communities, and the impact it can have on your own wellbeing.   Today marks an important milestone. We have launched public consultation on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy – a ten-year plan to guide our collective efforts to improve mental hea

Kia ora koutou As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the significant work happening across the country to support the mental health and wellbeing of our communities. This time of year can bring both opportunities for rest and connection, and additional challenges for some people, whānau and communities. Our role at the Ministry of Health supports and strengthens the work happening across the health system. The advice we provide and the fra