The New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) -the premier membership association for psychologists in New Zealand), offers awards for excellence in practice and research related to psychology and social justice issues.

The New Zealand Psychological Society is very concerned that mental health appears to have fallen off the Government's health agenda. The six new health targets which came into effect from 1 July make no mention of mental health.

Wellington, July 13 NZPA - Mental health issues have fallen off the government agenda and could "contribute enormously to the burden of disease" without appropriate policies and funding, the New Zealand Psychological Society says.