Phil Grady
Phil Grady serves as the national director for mental health and addictions service enhancement at Health New Zealand, where he oversees initiatives aimed at improving mental health services across the country. In the wake of a tragic incident involving a teenager's death from an eating disorder, Grady extended condolences to the affected family while underscoring the importance of maintaining confidentiality and respect for ongoing investigations.
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Phil Grady offered condolences to the Fitzpatrick family and mentioned a review is underway regarding Rob's death.
Family calls for resignations after brother Rob Fitzpatrick’s cell death
New Zealand· 2026-03-04
Health NZ national director of mental health and addiction Phil Grady said the statistics reinforced the importance of ongoing suicide prevention efforts and equitable mental health support.
Suicide statistics: Suspected deaths rise but long‑term rate fallsNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
Phil Grady said an international trend of increasing demand for eating disorder services was being experienced in New Zealand as well.
The unsettling rise of eating disorders in NZ – is social media to blame?New Zealand· 2025-08-02
Phil Grady extended condolences on behalf of Health New Zealand for the loss of Vanessa.
Parents blame system for teen’s death from eating disorderNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
