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Jazz Thornton has opened up about her long battle with mental illness
A mental illness that led her to her GP in an attempt to end her life. Now, the pair are friends and work together to tell their story from both sides.
When a parent outlives their child…
This week, Australian musician Nick Cave tragically lost his 31-year-old son Jethro Lazenby. Just seven years ago, Cave mourned the loss of another son, 15-year-old Arthur, when he fell from a cliff in England. Dr Chris Bowden, lecturer at Te Puna Akopai/School of...
Mental health report shows why we need MHANZ
Each year the Government spends about $2 billion on mental health and addiction services, but we’re not seeing any outcomes
Big problems on little shoulders – JK tackling mental health through primary schools
Sir John Kirwan wants mental health taught at primary school so kids are ready for challenges later in life.
Workplace mental health not improved – two years on
Frog Recruitment has surveyed workers to see how their mental health is faring since COVID entered the world
Maori mental health trust needs instructors
The call is out for instructors to teach traditional crafts to people struggling with mental health issues.
How to stop feeling anxious right now
By Emily Delzell Medically Reviewed by Neha Pathak, MD on August 30, 2021 Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Occasional anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty about what’s going to happen next, whether that’s in the next few minutes,...
24hour swim for mental health
The 19-year-old wanted to raise money for mental health – something she’d struggled with – and there was only one way she knew how.
Construction industry flying the flag for suicide prevention
MATES in Construction is a suicide prevention charity operating across the construction sector, which takes a worker led approach to delivering onsite training, workshops and support services to increase help seeking and offering amongst the construction workforce.
Day 2 MHAW: Get outside in nature / E puta ki te taiao
Kōrero doesn’t just happen indoors. We’re reminded today: “It's often the little things that bring us joy. The singing birds, the grass beneath our feet, the wind on our faces - being in nature is great for our wellbeing.” So, spend time today outdoors with those in...
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