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Young people in Porirua will get the support they need with free mental health support
The first trial taking place in Porirua, will provide free mental health support for under 25s to ensure young people can thrive, Green Party Mental Health spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick said today. -
Free youth mental health pilot for Porirua
Health Minister Dr David Clark and Associate Health Minster Julie Anne Genter have announced that Porirua will be the first community to benefit from a trial of free mental health support. -
Tackling the mental health crisis in Aotearoa
As part of Mental Health Awareness week, Green Party mental health spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick says we have an opportunity to help normalise conversations about mental ill health and well-being. -
Chlöe Swarbrick responds to extension for delivery of Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry Report:
Like many New Zealanders, I am incredibly keen to see the results of the Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry Report. -
Green Party switches mental health portfolio to Chlöe Swarbrick
The Green Party Caucus has officially assigned the Mental Health portfolio permanently from Julie Anne Genter to Chlöe Swarbrick. -
Solving child poverty critical for mental health
A report released today shows that tackling child poverty is critical to improving the mental health outcomes of our young people, the Green Party said today. The Child Poverty Action Group has released its literature review into child poverty and mental health today in Auckland, with Green MP Julie Anne Genter attending. “There’s a clear link between child poverty and mental health issues. Stress, inadequate nutrition, and insecure housing all impact on family function and children’s mental health. As soon as...