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New Ministry of Health guidelines for COPMIA

The Ministry of Health will soon release the national COPMIA guideline, currently in draft.

This guideline will outline the responsibilities all mental health and addiction services have to the children of parents with mental illness and or addiction (COPMIA) and their families and whānau. For some, this is going to mean a big shift in the way that services operate. The guideline envisions a mental health and addiction sector that is inclusive of family and whānau, focusses on strengths, and promotes and protects the wellbeing and rights of children. It promotes early intervention in the lives of children to support resilience, offering evidenced based and culturally appropriate ways of working, and across sector partnerships to meet the needs of children and their families and whānau.

For more information click on this link to Te Pou.

Or contact Mark Smith at Te Pou
Phone number: 07 857 1278
Mobile number: 027 687 7127

Mental Health Foundation: A to Z of Mental Health

Have you seen the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand’s new A‒Z of mental health conditions? From anxiety to suicidal feelings, they have compiled the best-quality information about mental health conditions available in New Zealand so you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your mental health.

No one should have to go through a mental health problem alone. They believe the information in the A‒Z will help remove some of the fear and confusion that can accompany a diagnosis of mental illness, allowing individuals, families and whānau some peace of mind so they can move forward together.

Each page contains information about symptoms, causes and treatment options, and addresses some of the common myths associated with that condition. You will also find links to support groups, brochures with further information, useful links, and tips for looking after yourself. It really is a fantastic resource.

They’re still in the process of adding different conditions to the list, so check back frequently for updates. If you have any further questions, you can contact one of their fantastic information officers via the Live Chat option on their website or by emailing info@mentalhealth.org.nz

Contact: Sophia Graham, senior communications officer at the Mental Health Foundation

A Note to Visitors

IF YOU NEED SUPPORT RIGHT NOW:

Call or text 1737 for 24/7 phone counsellors
LifeLine: 0800 543 354
Tautoko Suicide Helpline 0508 TAUTOKO
Youthline: 0800376633 | Free text: 234

Your local crisis team is available 24 hours a day and their number is listed at the front of your phone book and in The Community Resources Directory here on the Engage Aotearoa website. In Auckland phone 0800 800 717 in the ADHB and WDHB regions or 0800 775 222 in the CMDHB area.

CALL 111 IN AN EMERGENCY.

Visit the Coping Kete to find self-help tips for Surviving a Crisis.

Please keep in mind the Engage Aotearoa website is a voluntary initiative and an information service only. The views on this website represent perspectives of recovery based on personal, lived experience of accessing services, and supporting loved ones combined with evidence from the field of psychology.

The information shared on this website should not replace advice from a clinician who is informed of your particular set of circumstances.

I aim to share evidence-based perspectives that are respectful of the many different approaches to recovery and to keep the information shared here up to date. I welcome feedback to help me do this. If you find yourself confused, distressed or excluded by anything on this website, please contact me to share your feedback and seek support. Keep in mind that it may take several days for me to respond to your email. If you need immediate support please reach out to family, friends, or one of the support lines above.

Tag Archives: Families And Whānau

New Ministry of Health guidelines for COPMIA

Mental Health Foundation: A to Z of Mental Health

A Note to Visitors