News and media releases

MHAIDS to host international neuropsychiatry expert

Published Monday 7 Oct 2019

International cognitive neuropsychiatry expert Professor Anthony David will share his expertise at a special public lecture in Wellington on Wednesday 23 October.

Psychologists to undertake second strike action

Published Monday 30 Sep 2019

Psychologists who are members of the APEX union will undertake a second partial strike action, from 8am Tuesday 1 October to 8am Friday 1 November.

Education units support future workforce

Published Thursday 12 Sep 2019

Nursing students are receiving enhanced training and support through the latest Dedicated Education Units (DEUs) at Wellington Regional Hospital and the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS).

Psychologists to undertake strike action

Published Friday 30 Aug 2019

Psychologists who are members of the APEX union will undertake strike action from 8am Tuesday 3 September to 8am Tuesday 1 October.

Masters research to benefit mental health and addictions clients

Published Tuesday 30 Jul 2019

Recently completed research projects are hoped to benefit treatment and outcomes for Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) users.

New online resources removing mental health treatment barriers

Published Tuesday 25 Jun 2019

A new set of online resources is demystifying mental health treatment and options for young people and their families.

Just a little off the top…

Published Tuesday 16 Apr 2019

People receiving mental health support are buzzing about the free haircuts being provided by local student barbers and hairdressers.

An empathetic ear for expectant mums

Published Thursday 11 Apr 2019

Ongoing efforts by maternal mental health specialists and the Women’s Health Service are seeing more expectant mothers receiving the support they need.

New nurses seek mental health and addictions careers

Published Wednesday 28 Nov 2018

The Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) has welcomed 13 new nurses to its specialist training programme.

Capital & Coast DHB and Regional Public Health response to Porirua suicide cluster

Published Friday 2 Nov 2018

Capital & Coast DHB and Regional Public Health are satisfied with our response to the recent tragic suicides in Porirua. We are working to ensure members of the community, who may be at risk, are well-supported.