News & Politics
In Episode 1 of JLR Unfiltered Jami-Lee explains how taking up the challenge of one of the nurses at Middlemore Hospital’s acute mental health facility has lead him to start this podcast. He details his own experience, and moves from the personal to the broader policy issues facing mental health in New Zealand. He offers his views on the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, and stresses his view that New Zealand needs more action on mental health, not just talk. The content in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance please call or text 1737 anytime. The 1737 service is free of charge and available 24/7 in New Zealand with trained counsellors available to assist.