The Mental Health Commission has poured cold water on the Government's $1.9 billion budget promise back in 2019. 

With Health Minister Andrew Little admitted yesterday they've struggled to achieve results.  

Wait times for young people are up, one in five people aren't followed up after leaving mental health units and Māori are still disproportionately effected. 

Mental health advocate John Kirwan continues the good fight and has released a new app called 'Groov' to support people 19 years and older with mental wellbeing. 

Sir John Kirwan joined Mike Hosking. 

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