Mental health in New Zealand

Mental health in New Zealand generally follows the trends of mental health in other OECD countries.[1] New Zealand's 'outdoor life style' and high standard of living are balanced by isolation and a self-reliant culture, which discourages asking for help.[2] Historically, people with mental health problems were institutionalised, whereas now the focus is on care in the wider community.[3] The stigma around poor mental health has been lessened in recent years as a result of this change and public education campaigns. However, New Zealand's minorities and youth continue to be over-represented in the negative mental health statistics.[1][4]

  1. ^ a b Taonga, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu. "Mental health services – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
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  3. ^ Taonga, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu. "Mental health services – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  4. ^ McAllen, Jess (27 October 2018). "History repeating – New Zealand's mental health inquiries". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
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