mental health

People in Canterbury experiencing mental distress have received support from a new mental health co-response team since it began operating, with early results showing the service is already delivering positive outcomes for the region, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “Since the end of May, 35 people have received support through this new co-response team. Early feedback shows the team is making a real difference for people in the Canterbury region,” Mr Doocey says. “The new …

More people in need of forensic mental health services will receive faster access to support following a significant investment, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Forensic mental health services have been under pressure, which is why this Government is investing where it will make the biggest difference. It means greater safety for staff, better outcomes for patients and ultimately greater benefits for communities as people reintegrate back into the community,” Mr Doocey says. Budget 2…

Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler TD, is encouraging the public to participate in the public consultation on the draft National Standards for CAMHS, asking children and young people, parents, carers, mental health professionals and service providers to share their views. Minister Butler legislated for the regulation of CAMHS for the first time in the recently passed Mental Health Act 2026 and requested the Mental Health Commission prioritise the development of the necessary standards for …

Santo Domingo.–The government of President Luis Abinader continues to consolidate mental health as one of its main priorities, through a comprehensive strategy that strengthens prevention, expands the capacity for specialized care and develops new infrastructure to guarantee timely and quality services to the entire population. The executive director of the National Health Service (SNS), Dr. Julio Landrón, highlighted that, by order of President Abinader, during this year efforts have been inte…