Trends in psychological distress: analysis of NZ health survey data (2011–2023)
The findings highlight an escalating mental health burden managed predominantly in primary care. Workforce shortages, limited continuity of care, and structural inequities restrict the sector's ability to respond. Urgent investment in culturally responsive, integrated, and equitable mental health services is required.
Authors
- Steven Lillis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5683-0325)
Institutions
- University of Waikato (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Primary Health Care
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1071/hc25057
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00