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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 >>
2012 NZ Mental Health Media Grants: Closing Date Extended
Monday, 12 November 2012, 10:16 am | Mental Health Foundation
Closing Date Extended Until Monday 26 November The Mental Health Foundation has extended the application deadline for the 2012 NZ Mental Health Media Grants for an additional two weeks, until 5pm Monday 26 November 2012. There are two grants available totalling ... More >>
Fathers Can Build Enduring Relationships With Their Children
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 2:55 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Kai Xin Xing Dong - the Mental Health Foundation's bilingual English-Mandarin Like Minds, Like Mine programme - talks to Dutch-Kiwi Rudy Bakker, about how he took an active role in bringing up his two daughters, and now his two grandsons. http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/kaixinxingdong/page/497-resources+dragon-babies+parents-stories+rudy-bakker More >>
Marriage equality for all, says Mental Health Foundation
Monday, 29 October 2012, 3:41 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Marriage equality will positively impact the mental health and wellbeing of New Zealanders, says the Mental Health Foundation (MHF). The MHF has entered a submission to the Government Administration Committee supporting the proposed Marriage (Definition ... More >>
Grass might be greener, but dreams are sometimes hard
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 5:30 pm | Mental Health Foundation
This week, our Dragon Baby story is about a man who came to New Zealand to provide a better, greener environment for his family, and a better education system for his son. More >>
How do stressed New Zealand men get help when they need it?
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 4:50 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Nobody’s too sure – that’s why the Mental Health Foundation is working with Open Polytechnic researcher Dr Peta Wellstead on a new project called “The information seeking behaviour of New Zealand men who may be experiencing life stress”. More >>
Take Notice – you can grow your brain!
Monday, 8 October 2012, 2:56 pm | Mental Health Foundation
It’s Monday – are you already running on autopilot? Maybe the weekend is replaying itself over and over in your head and it’s hard to concentrate? More >>
Being Mentally Healthy Can Be Fun
Monday, 1 October 2012, 9:49 am | Mental Health Foundation
In Christchurch, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) and Healthy Christchurch are encouraging people to get involved in the Wellbeing Game. More >>
Twitter a tool for good mental health
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 10:34 am | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation is encouraging everyone in New Zealand to take time, take a breath and take notice during mental health awareness week on 8 to 14 October. More >>
Media Grants: $16,000 available for journalism projects
Sunday, 9 September 2012, 7:56 pm | Mental Health Foundation
Media Grants: $16,000 available for journalism projects Applications now open. Closing date 5 November 2012 More >>
Suicide prevention focus of free webinar
Monday, 3 September 2012, 4:43 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is holding a free webinar focused on understanding suicide and effective prevention actions for World Suicide Prevention Day. More >>
Mental Health Foundation wants alcohol purchase age to be 20
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 3:46 pm | Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has written to all members of parliament asking them to support a law amendment which would increase the minimum alcohol purchase age to 20 years. More >>
