Lisa Gestro
New ZealanddirectorFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lisa Gestro is the director of mental health at Health NZ, where she plays a crucial role in addressing perinatal and infant mental health issues. She has emphasized the importance of integrating primary, specialist, and community-based services to enhance access to maternal mental healthcare. Gestro's work is aligned with the Kahu Taurima initiative, aimed at improving support for mothers during pregnancy and the early years of their children's lives.
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Health New Zealand Mentally Well director Lisa Gestro said evidence showed people living in rural areas could face unique challenges affecting wellbeing.
The hidden toll of isolation on Canterbury farm womenThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-26
New Zealand· 2026-09-26
Lisa Gestro, the Health NZ director, stated that the reports were undertaken to inform the development of the Kahu Taurima initiative.
Maternal mental healthcare: A third of mothers who need support are going without itThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-13
New Zealand· 2026-07-13
