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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A Website for Everyone

After more than a year of development we are excited to launch our new website, making our content more accessible than ever.

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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

Open Minds E-learning

Open Minds e-learning helps people managers to support employees experiencing mental distress or ...
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Getting through together

Getting through together – Whāia E Tātou Te Pae Tawhiti is a national mental health and wellb...
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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, 5 May 21

The Mental Health Act Amendment Bill

The Government is calling for public submissions on proposed changes to the Mental Health Act Amendment Bill.
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News / News, 18 Feb 21

25% of New Zealanders have poor mental wellbein...

A quarter of New Zealanders currently have poor levels of mental and emotional wellbeing, including nearly a third of...
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News, 11 Sep 20

Mental Health Awareness Week acknowledges the t...

Mental Health Foundation (MHF) chief executive Shaun Robinson says the theme of the week acknowledges that this year ...
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