A new Mental Health Bill meant to repeal the Mental Health Act 1992 passed its first reading in Parliament on October 23, MP for Tauranga Sam Uffindel said, creating a bright future for mental health.
“It addresses longstanding gaps in health legislation, brings mental health to the forefront, and creates a framework for sustained measurable improvements,” he said.
In 2018, the He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction recognised the Act was outdated and recommended new legislation.
The new legislation will support care delivery that minimises coercion and is responsive to individual needs.
“The creation of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy that not only focuses on immediate care, but also a framework for prevention, harm reduction, and long-term recovery,” he said.
Minister of Mental Health Matt Doocey. Photo / file
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey’s bill promotes a human rights approach, supports decision-making, and aligns with the recovery model while reducing compulsory treatment.
“This Bill will modernise compulsory mental health care, improve the effectiveness of mental health and addiction support and put people at the centre of decision-making about their own care,” Minister Doocey said.
It will also contribute to an important part of the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care’s recommendations.
“We are committed to delivering a considered and comprehensive response to the Inquiry’s final report. This bill will contribute to a number of recommendations, the majority of which relate to care safety,” Minister Doocey said.
4 comments
That's great Sam BUT
Posted on 27-10-2024 09:34 | By Bruja
Putting fluoride into our drinking water removes our MOST BASIC health human right, the right to have COMPULSORY chemicals in our drinking water. Please answer Sam. Thanks.
Diminishing
Posted on 27-10-2024 10:03 | By Mein Fuhrer
Testosterone levels has a significant impact on men's mental health.
Covid
Posted on 27-10-2024 13:57 | By Saul
Covid or should I say government caused so much mental health.
My human rights vanished during that time!!
Kind regards
UNVACCINATED
Dreamer
Posted on 28-10-2024 17:38 | By Lindy luu
Matt Doocey dreaming much . .autonomy eh . .care!!!! . .hope you reap what you sow . .people with mental health issues need 'care' ...mental health providers eill be delighted with less CTOs ..the general public will suffer. . . You are a naive man matt doocey
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