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Conference explores suicide and older people
Friday, 6 September 2013, 12:11 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Next Tuesday, 10 September, is World Suicide Prevention Day. A conference to be held in Auckland on the day will cover a wide range of topics including a session on suicide prevention in older adults. More >>
Connecting with each other key to suicide prevention
Monday, 26 August 2013, 5:40 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Following the release of the Chief Coroner’s annual provisional suicide figures, the Mental Health Foundation is urging New Zealanders to connect with each other, and not be afraid to ask some hard questions. More >>
Connecting with each other key to suicide prevention
Monday, 26 August 2013, 5:39 pm | Mental Health Foundation
MEDIA RELEASE 26 August 2013 Connecting with each other key to suicide prevention Following the release of the Chief Coroner’s annual provisional suicide figures, the Mental Health Foundation is urging New Zealanders to connect with each other, ... More >>
Photographer earthquake exhibition wins mental health award
Monday, 26 August 2013, 1:50 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Christchurch photographer Guy Frederick was awarded joint winner of the Mental Health Promotion category of the Australasian Mental Health Service Awards for 'The Space Between Words' exhibition, in a special ceremony in Melbourne. More >>
Connect with experts on suicide prevention
Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 1:55 pm | Mental Health Foundation
A conference to bring together some of the world’s best minds on the topic of suicide prevention will be held in Auckland on 10 September – World Suicide Prevention Day. More >>
Social connection theme for Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday, 19 August 2013, 11:40 am | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is pleased to announce that the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW), 7-13 October is Connect, because we are stronger when we pull together. Loneliness and social isolation have many negative ... More >>
1.5 Generation Chinese resilient under unique challenges
Sunday, 28 July 2013, 1:05 pm | Mental Health Foundation
A snapshot into the world of 1.5 generation Chinese living in NZ shows they have 3 striking similar qualities: the same recipe for mental resilience; parents with open minds; and with a desire to have a rounded, enjoyable education for their children. More >>
Happiness not 'rocket science' says Mental Health Foundation
Monday, 15 July 2013, 8:58 am | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) commends and congratulates Sovereign for commencing the first-ever national Wellbeing Index. More >>
Raising Awareness and Understanding of Elder Abuse
Friday, 7 June 2013, 4:51 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) will be supporting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Saturday, June 17, and is encouraging all New Zealanders to join in. More >>
Mental Health Foundation welcomes Suicide Prevention Plan
Monday, 27 May 2013, 6:23 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) welcomes the New Zealand Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2013-2016. More >>
Stand together, stop bullying
Monday, 13 May 2013, 7:07 pm | Mental Health Foundation
MEDIA RELEASE Monday 13 April 2013 Bullying awareness campaign Pink Shirt Day will be painting New Zealand pink this Friday 17 May. Flashes of pink will be popping up on trains, in schools, shops, and workplaces. The Pink Shirt Day committee has ... More >>
Exclusion from society still experienced by those with menta
Friday, 26 April 2013, 4:37 pm | Mental Health Foundation
“Too often, those of us living with mental health problems are still held back. We all need to learn from successful programmes around the world that have been led by people with lived experience of mental health problems,” says Liz Sayce, OBE. More >>
Music to challenge stigma
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 4:38 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Community radio stations across the country are in for a treat with the distribution of a CD that promotes mental wellness and challenges stigma. More >>
Taking the stress out of school holidays
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 1:28 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Schoolchildren across the country will soon be putting down their books for a well-earned break. For parents though, school holidays can be a stressful and expensive time, with kids wanting to take part in pricey activities that stretch the family budget. More >>
Sam RB – NZ Olympic Songwriter’s tribute to Queen Street
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 3:25 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Sam RB is the New Zealand busker whose song ‘Stand Tall’ represented the nation at the 2012 London Olympics. Now her second album, 'Queen Street Acoustics', is about to hit the streets. It will be launched at Parnell Farmers Market (9am-12pm) on Saturday ... More >>
Earthquake exhibition shares messages of recovery
Friday, 11 January 2013, 11:35 am | Mental Health Foundation
As we approach the second anniversary of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, for many, the recovery journey continues. More >>
How to beat the back to work blues
Monday, 7 January 2013, 3:49 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The post holiday glow is beginning to fade. You’ve just sat at your desk, logged into your computer and your email inbox is at bursting point. In the background you can hear the familiar beep/ring of your phone… the festive holiday seems like a ... More >>
Connect through the chaos of Christmas
Monday, 10 December 2012, 9:36 am | Mental Health Foundation
This Christmas season, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is reminding New Zealanders to connect with each other - because we are stronger when we pull together. More >>
Forget the Bling Bling, do the whanau thing this Christmas
Monday, 3 December 2012, 3:22 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has rewritten the 12 Days of Christmas song with no-cost gifts people can give for Christmas. More >>
Becoming a parent magical yet challenging
Monday, 12 November 2012, 4:17 pm | Mental Health Foundation
New Zealand-born Master’s Degree student Anita Wong found the experience of being pregnant and having a new baby fascinating – and challenging. In this, the penultimate article in series of the Kai Xin Xing Dong Dragon Baby stories, Anita speaks of her ... More >>
