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All Black Piri Weepu opens up on mental health
He's the All Black who played 71 tests for the All Blacks and was a member of the world-cup winning side in 2011. Read more
Matt Chisholm tackles mental health in documentary ‘Man Enough’
In the two-part documentary, Chisholm meets with men from all walks of life who have struggled with their mental health. He wants to find out what got them through and how we, as a country and as a community, can encourage people –particularly men – to speak up when...
Peonies with a Purpose
Peonies with a Purpose is a new campaign by Feel Good with Flowers and the NZ Peony Society. All proceeds will go towards the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand to provide funding for mental health services and support for those who need it. For more...
WALSH Trust AGM
Our AGM was held Tuesday 20 October, 2pm via zoom. It was nice to have people join in across the virtual waves this year. Review our AGM Report here, our Audited Financial Accounts for the year to 30 June 2020, and 2019 AGM minutes here. We look forward to another...
Pink Shirt Day – Friday 16 October
Circle the date in your calendar! Anti-Bullying Day is a day when people wear mainly a pink shirt to symbolise a stand against bullying, an idea that originated in Canada. It is celebrated on various dates around the world - and in NZ, on Friday 16 October. For more...
“How are you today?” with Jazz Thornton
Jazz Thornton has become an advocate for young people who are trying to get help in a system that she believes is failing them. She speaks about 'resilience isn't something we learn in the middle of a global pandemic. Hear her story...
Rising anxiety from COVID fuels lift in boxing gym referrals
"When these people come into the gym, its about connection", Victory Boxing's Paul Hampton said. Read more...
Taranaki man launches world’s largest database of mental health helplines
A new Kiwi-made charity has launched in partnership with short form video app Tik Tok to help promote mental health and connect users quickly with wellbeing resources.
Driving trucks offers freedom
Long hours driving trucks offers freedom, but also brings mental health worries. Read more here.
Former National leader Todd Muller opens up about panic attacks
The Bay of Plenty MP talks about the issues that led to him resigning from his role as the head of the opposition - in a bid to encourage others to speak up about mental health.
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