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The Mental Health
Foundation of New Zealand

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome.
Improving the lives of individuals, whānau, organisations and communities.
Nau mai, haere mai. Improving the lives of individuals, whānau, organisations and communities.
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Our Vision, Tirohanga

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.

Ko Te Tari Hauora Hinengaro o Aotearoa, he kaupapa aroha, he kaupapa āki, kia mutu ngā mahi whakaparahako, kia mauri tau te noho a ngā tāngata katoa ā hinengaro, ā tinana, ā wairua, hei oranga mō te tangata, hei oranga mō te whānau, tae noa atu kI ngā tōpūtanga, ki ngā hapori hoki.

What We Do

We help individuals flourish.

Suicide
Prevention

Comprehensive suicide prevention resources, information and ways to get support.
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Improve
Wellbeing

We are committed to an Aotearoa where we can all feel good and do well. Find tools and support to build and sustain wellbeing.
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Information
& Advice

Information for anyone going through a difficult time, for people supporting someone they care about, and those interested in mental health and wellbeing.
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Campaigns
& Programmes

Supporting our vision of an Aotearoa where all people thrive. Read about our campaigns, programmes and projects that support mental wellbeing.
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Policy
& Advocacy

Evidence-based policy and advocacy, incorporating mātauranga Māori, to have a positive effect on the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
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Featured

Rethink the Mental Health Act

He taonga te tangata. See the person. Support their rights.
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Latest News

You can view all of our latest news here, or browse our website to find more articles, stories, resources and more.

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News, 30 Oct 24

The MHF calls for action and care, in response ...

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (the MHF) acknowledges with deep aroha the loss of 617 people in Aotearoa...
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News / News, 16 Oct 24

MHF launches campaign to help public change arc...

Our campaign to help change the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 for the better
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News / Campaigns, 1 Jul 24

Celebrating the power of community this Mental ...

The Mental Health Foundation (the MHF) has revealed the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week
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