Govt’s $2b for mental health: will it work?

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Govt’s $2b for mental health: will it work?

The centrepiece of last week’s budget was $1.9 billion to help the one in five New Zealanders who experience mental illness or significant mental distress.  New Zealand has persistently high suicide rates – particularly for young people and Maori, and widespread harm from alcohol and drug addiction.

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