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Urgent Call: 1,500 Mental Health Workers Needed Now

5/7/2025

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New Zealand's Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has sounded the alarm on a workforce crisis, calling for nearly 1,500 more mental health professionals to meet urgent needs. Similarly, Cornwall's HealthWatch report exposes critical staff shortages and lengthy waiting times, demanding swift reforms. Both regions are grappling with the pressing need for enhanced mental health support.

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Story summary

New Zealand's Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has sounded the alarm on a workforce crisis, calling for nearly 1,500 more mental health professionals to meet urgent needs. Similarly, Cornwall's HealthWatch report exposes critical staff shortages and lengthy waiting times, demanding swift reforms. Both regions are grappling with the pressing need for enhanced mental health support.