1 in 5
About one in five New Zealanders experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year.
Source: Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, He Ara Oranga
1 in 10
About one in ten adults reported unmet need for professional mental health support.
Source: Ministry of Health, 2024/25
50–80%
Lifetime prevalence estimates for mental distress or addiction range from 50 to 80 percent.
Source: Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, He Ara Oranga
22.9%
Among young adults aged 15–24, distress levels rose to 22.9% in 2024/25.
Source: NZ Health Survey 2024/25, Ministry of Health / Te Hiringa Mahara
14.3%
In 2024/25, 14.3% of NZ adults reported high or very high psychological distress.
Source: NZ Health Survey 2024/25, Ministry of Health / Te Hiringa Mahara
619,000
Around 619,000 people reported high or very high psychological distress in 2024/25.
Source: NZ Health Survey 2024/25, Ministry of Health / Te Hiringa Mahara
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