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While a Mental Health Commission report has described frustration over the pace of change, mental health advocates have also criticised the lack of progress in helping people in Canterbury, where many are still severely affected by ongoing trauma.
For those needing mental health support - gaining access is still one of the biggest hurdles.
Cantabrian Holly Kerr-Logan, 21, has struggled through the mental health system. It s really difficult to get into services and when you finally do you are so limited to what is actually available to you. I ve had more bad experiences then good ones when I m unwell and have had some very awful times.