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The Mental Health Foundation (the MHF) is concerned the government’s draft health and physical education curriculum is regressing New Zealand’s education system back to the early nineties.
More than 25,000 New Zealanders are gearing up for the final push as The Push‑Up Challenge enters its last day tomorrow, Friday 27 February.
Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to apply for funding for projects that support suicide prevention, strengthen wellbeing, and provide care and connection following suicide loss.
Run Round the Bays to fuel your wellbeing and a healthier future for us all.
Mental health conference highlights “appalling” gaps for young people.
Data released today shows a suspected suicide rate of 11.0 people per 100,000, compared with 11.2 per 100,000 last year.
We are petitioning for the Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, to take urgent action to address children and young people’s poor mental health.
The Mental Health Foundation (the MHF) welcomes several key investments in mental health services announced in Budget 2025, particularly the Government’s commitment to fund a multi-agency, health-led response to mental health crises.
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (the MHF) has today delivered a petition signed by over 16,000 concerned citizens.
MHF calls on Police to stop their planned withdrawal of mental health callout responses, until a suitable alternative is in place.
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