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'Not a prevention plan': Psychologist on Govt's suicide strategy

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 18 Jun 2025, 6:15am
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'Not a prevention plan': Psychologist on Govt's suicide strategy

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 18 Jun 2025, 6:15am

Uncertainty on the Government's action plan for suicide prevention.

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey's unveiled a five-year approach for addressing high suicide rates. 

The new Suicide Prevention Plan includes strengthening the workforce, targeting higher-risk populations, and improving community care. 

Clinical Psychologist Doctor Helen Buckland told Ryan Bridge there's been a lot of thought, but more needs to be done.

She says it's not a suicide prevention plan, it's a response plan, for people who are already suicidal.

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