From February 2026, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD. The Medsafe […]
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Govt launches suicide prevention plan – Expert Reaction
A five-year plan aiming to tackle New Zealand’s “stubbornly high suicide rates” has been released today. The plan includes new strategies […]
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Mental health screening “critical” for chronic pain treatment – Expert Reaction
About 40% of adults with chronic pain have anxiety or depression, according to new overseas research covering data from 50 […]
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Police withdrawing from mental health calls – Expert Reaction
Police will attend fewer mental health callouts that aren’t associated with a crime or high level of risk from November. It’s […]
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Can contact sports cause a degenerative brain condition? – Expert Q&A
Researchers are working to understand how often contact sports like rugby can lead to players developing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The condition […]
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Alcohol and gambling risks may be higher among NZ’s pro rugby players – Expert Reaction
Professional rugby players may have a higher risk of drinking and gambling problems compared to the general population, according to […]
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WHO seeks end to human rights abuse in mental health care – Expert Reaction
A new World Health Organization guide seeks to end violations of human rights in mental health care. Human rights abuses and coercive practices […]
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Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction
The government is increasing benefits, overhauling the health system, and funding green technologies in its latest Wellbeing Budget. Money is […]
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Cross-party mental health report – Expert Reaction
A group of MPs from across the political spectrum have released their vision for zero suicide in Aotearoa. The cross-party […]
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Election 2020 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
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