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Dave Macpherson: 20 per cent suicide reduction target not okay
Mixed reviews over recommendations turned out by the government's mental health and addition inquiry.
All 40 recommendations are now with the Health Minister after the 200 page report was made public yesterday.
Dave Macpherson lost his son in 2015 and told Mike Hosking it's underwhelming.
"To be frank, I was more optimistic before I saw the report than after. It's very same old, same old. It's a little short on a lot of concrete actions."
One of the recommendations includes a 20 percent reduction target in suicide rates by 2030.
Macpherson says the Prime Minister promised a zero suicide target and she hasn't delivered.
"Over 12 years, only reducing by 120 and we're still going to have 430 suicides and that's going to be ok? I don't think so.
"That's one of the most underwhelming things of the whole report."
He says the establishment of a mental health commission would be a good move.
Macpherson does not think alcohol is as responsible for our mental health issues as the report suggested.
LISTEN TO DAVE MACPHERSON TALK WITH MIKE HOSKING ABOVE
Where to get help:
If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Or if you need to talk to someone else:
Lifeline – 0800 543 354Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (for under 18s)What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds 1pm–10pm weekdays and 3pm–10pm weekends)Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202Samaritans – 0800 726 666OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463Healthline – 0800 611 116
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By Newstalk ZBMixed reviews over recommendations turned out by the government's mental health and addition inquiry.
All 40 recommendations are now with the Health Minister after the 200 page report was made public yesterday.
Dave Macpherson lost his son in 2015 and told Mike Hosking it's underwhelming.
"To be frank, I was more optimistic before I saw the report than after. It's very same old, same old. It's a little short on a lot of concrete actions."
One of the recommendations includes a 20 percent reduction target in suicide rates by 2030.
Macpherson says the Prime Minister promised a zero suicide target and she hasn't delivered.
"Over 12 years, only reducing by 120 and we're still going to have 430 suicides and that's going to be ok? I don't think so.
"That's one of the most underwhelming things of the whole report."
He says the establishment of a mental health commission would be a good move.
Macpherson does not think alcohol is as responsible for our mental health issues as the report suggested.
LISTEN TO DAVE MACPHERSON TALK WITH MIKE HOSKING ABOVE
Where to get help:
If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Or if you need to talk to someone else:
Lifeline – 0800 543 354Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (for under 18s)What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds 1pm–10pm weekdays and 3pm–10pm weekends)Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202Samaritans – 0800 726 666OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463Healthline – 0800 611 116