News and media releases

Specialist mental health and addictions service for Wellington general practices

Published Monday 6 Jul 2020

The Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) has launched a GP Liaison service to provide specialist mental health and addictions advice to general practices across the Hutt Valley, Wairarapa and Wellington regions.

New pilot provides emergency front-line mental health support for people who ring 111

Published Wednesday 18 Mar 2020

A new interagency pilot to provide emergency front-line support for people who ring 111 requiring an urgent mental health response in Wellington, has begun.

New nurses join MHAIDS specialist training programme

Published Wednesday 23 Oct 2019

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

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.

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).

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.