Not heading in the right direction: Five hundred psychiatrists' views on resourcing, demand, and workforce across New Zealand mental health services.

Susanna Every-PalmerMarion L GrantHiran ThabrewOliver HansbyMark LawrenceMatthew JenkinsSarah Romans

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2023)

Most psychiatrists in Aotearoa New Zealand believe the mental health system is not currently fit for purpose and that it is not heading in the right direction. Remedies include urgently addressing identified staffing challenges and boosting designated funding to adequately care for the 5% of New Zealanders with severe mental health and addiction needs.

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