New Zealand law allows people to be detained under a compulsory community treatment order – which they can’t refuse. But research shows compulsory treatment can make some mental health issues worse.
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Two years ago an inquiry called for major reform of New Zealand’s mental health services, but since then, things got worse rather than better.
An inquiry into mental health in New Zealand has called for a major shift towards prevention and promotion of mental well-being.
