Ms Janet Peters, of Tauranga, MNZM for services to mental health
Ms Janet Peters, of Tauranga, MNZM for services to mental health
Janet Peters is a registered psychologist and the New Zealand liaison for the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership. She was National Manager of the first Ministry of Health ‘Like Minds Like Mine’ campaign and continues in an advisory role. She was involved with the national depression initiative with Sir John Kirwan and was a member of the National Advisory Group in 2020. She has written several key mental health/addiction documents. She has advocated for services for children who have experienced trauma. Ms Peters has held roles with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and the Film and Literature Board of Review and is on the Board of Pathways Trust.