Covid 19 coronavirus: Many Kiwis grappling with toll on jobs, mental health
2 May, 2021 12:52 AM
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Many Kiwis say they re still grappling with the economic and emotional toll of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo / Sylvie Whinray
Many Kiwis say they re still grappling with the economic and emotional toll of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo / Sylvie Whinray
Many Kiwis say they re still grappling with the economic and emotional toll of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite New Zealand s stand-out success at keeping coronavirus at bay.
New survey findings suggest that Covid-19 s hit on the economy likely worsened New Zealand s mental health crisis, while also fuelling a K-shaped recovery that s led to growing inequality.
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Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report shows progress
Health Minister Andrew Little welcomes the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s assessment that transformation of New Zealand’s approach to mental health and addiction is underway.
“This is an important step in the Government’s work to provide better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in New Zealand after years of underfunding,” Andrew Little said.
Mā Te Rongo Ake: Through Listening and Hearing, looks at the Government’s progress on implementing recommendations made in He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction.
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