The New Zealand Health Survey’s mental health module 2016/17 key findings

This brief report summarises information from the New Zealand Health Survey’s mental health module undertaken in 2016/17. This report expands on Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health’s overview of survey findings about adult mental wellbeing and health service utilisation. It includes additional context and discussion around future needs, along with considerations for building our understanding of mental wellbeing, needs, and equity.