Ipsos NZ Mental Health
Ipsos NZ Mental Health

New Zealanders' views on Mental Health

Just 25% of New Zealanders believe mental health and physical health are treated equally in the healthcare system according to an Ipsos Global Advisor Study. Over half (52%) believe that physical health is treated as more important than mental health.

This report covers the following:

  • How often New Zealanders think about their mental and physical wellbeing
  • Perceptions surrounding the importance of mental health and physical health
  • Treatment of mental health and physical health in our current healthcare system
  • Factors that affect mental wellbeing

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