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New study tackles mental illness stigma
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 10:12 am | Mental Health Foundation
(Wellington, New Zealand) A unique Mental Health Foundation study into the effects of stigma on New Zealanders living with mental illness will be launched today by the Governor-General, the Hon Anand Satyanand. More >>
Grant recipient Jo Randerson’s art exhibition open
Friday, 4 July 2008, 2:46 pm | Mental Health Foundation
This weekend marks the completion of the first NZ Mental Health Media Grant project, which is administered by the Mental Health Foundation on behalf of the Like Minds Like Mine programme. More >>
Art auction raises cash for depression
Monday, 30 June 2008, 2:53 pm | Mental Health Foundation
(Auckland, New Zealand) 88 artists from the New Zealand Art Guild have joined forces to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation, producing a collaborative work which is to be auctioned on Trade Me from July 19th. More >>
Anti-stigma message to reach Chinese audience
Friday, 2 May 2008, 5:02 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is delighted that from 3 May 2008, the New Zealand Chinese Herald will feature 10 articles on Kai Xin Xing Dong, a Like Minds, Like Mine project to counter stigma and discrimination associated with mental ... More >>
Like Minds Gather to Challenge Discrimination
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 10:16 am | Mental Health Foundation
People from around New Zealand working to challenge discrimination associated with mental illness will meet at the Like Minds, Like Mine National Provider Seminar in Palmerston North, 10-11 April, 2008, an event organised by the Mental Health Foundation ... More >>
New Zealand Mental Health Media Grants
Monday, 3 March 2008, 11:20 am | Mental Health Foundation
The New Zealand Mental Health Media Grants, launched last year, opened for 2008 applications on 1 March and look for proposals that will help reduce stigma and discrimination by informing the public about mental health issues and experiences. More >>
Foundation supports launch of Frozen Funds Trust
Friday, 15 February 2008, 12:05 am | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation welcomes the launch this morning of the Frozen Funds Charitable Trust. More >>
Honoured artist's music key to mental wellbeing
Thursday, 10 January 2008, 1:48 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation is delighted that Mahinarangi Tocker has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen's New Year Honours 2008, for her services to music. More >>
Make a resolution to reduce workplace stress
Monday, 7 January 2008, 2:30 pm | Mental Health Foundation
As most of the New Zealand workforce returns relaxed and refreshed after the summer holiday, the Mental Health Foundation encourages employers to make it a priority to look after the mental health of their staff throughout 2008 and beyond. More >>
Twelve days to a mentally healthy Christmas
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 11:30 am | Mental Health Foundation
With all the hype and expectations that inevitably arise during the run up to Christmas, the season of goodwill can easily turn into the season of great stress. Judi Clements, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation says, “At this time of the year ... More >>
Twelve days to a mentally healthy Christmas
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 5:39 pm | Mental Health Foundation
With all the hype and expectations that inevitably arise during the run up to Christmas, the season of goodwill can easily turn into the season of great stress. More >>
Foundation Welcomes Call For Tighter ECT Control
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:07 am | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation welcomes the call from Parliament’s Health Select Committee to tighten restrictions for the use of electronic-convulsive therapy (ECT). More >>
Welcome Call For Tighter ECT Control
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 5:29 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation welcomes the call from Parliament’s Health Select Committee to tighten restrictions for the use of electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). More >>
NZ Suicide Statistics Released
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 11:26 am | Mental Health Foundation
The latest New Zealand suicide facts from the Ministry of Health for 2005–2006 will be released today (Thursday 22 November) by Associate Minister of Health, the Hon Jim Anderton at the fifth National Suicide Prevention Symposium in Wellington. More >>
Collaborating for suicide prevention
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 12:59 am | Mental Health Foundation
Encouraging individuals, communities, NGOs and government agencies to work collaboratively to enhance suicide prevention efforts is the focus of the fifth National Suicide Prevention Symposium to be held at the Wellington School of Medicine on 22 and 23 ... More >>
Mental Health Foundation welcomes data
Wednesday, 24 October 2007, 5:27 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation welcomes the newly released 2006 Annual Report from the Office of the Director of Mental Health, which includes for the first time ever, details of the incidence of seclusion in the mental health sector in New Zealand More >>
National depression campaign celebrates first year
Friday, 12 October 2007, 1:19 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The national depression campaign has celebrated a successful first year by collecting a gold award for best not-for-profit advertising campaign 2007 at the New Zealand Advertising Effectiveness Awards, hosted by the Communication Agencies Association ... More >>
Know and value who you are
Friday, 5 October 2007, 11:57 am | Mental Health Foundation
Who we are and where we stand - Ko Papatūānuku tōku tūrangawaewae is the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, held between 08 -14 October 2007. More >>
Streetwear T-Shirts Supporting Mental Health
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 12:59 am | Mental Health Foundation
Wellington-based label The Hinitiative is launching a street wear t-shirt range designed in support of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. More >>
Mental Health Foundation Endorses Campaign
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 5:00 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation welcomes the launch today, 4 September, of the Campaign for Action on Family Violence, a joint campaign between the Ministry of Social Development and the Families Commission to increase awareness and understanding of the issue ... More >>
