In My Kete

This feature includes reviews of books, apps and stories from experts in the mental health sector sharing the resources and knowledge they have found most helpful in their own work and lives. In Te Ao Māori, the kete symbolises sharing of knowledge, insight and prosperity. This reflects the aim of this section: Through sharing what others have found useful, we all benefit.

Wawata Moon Dreaming: Daily wisdom guided by Hina, the Māori moon

Book Reviews, 19 Oct 22
In Dr Hinemoa Elder’s second book she explains how traditional Māori understandings of the lunar cycle guide her, and why we can all benefit from this during these tumultuous times.
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Finding my calm

Book Reviews, 2 Sep 22
A picture book with a mindfulness technique using one’s senses to help younger children find calm through the rollercoaster of emotions they can experience.
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Taimi Allan - Tumu Whakarae | Director of Ember Innovations

Book Reviews, 22 Aug 22
When people interested in nutrition and mental health ask me what I would suggest as “must-reads”, I recommend just two books.
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The Astromancer: The rising of Matariki

Book Reviews, 17 Aug 22
In his new book renowned author and master wordsmith Witi Ihimaera creates a magical world to bring the legend and traditions of Matariki alive.
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The listening path: The creative art of attention

Book Reviews, 1 Aug 22
The Listening Path gives you tools to become a better listener to tune into your environment, the people around you and yourself.
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My elephant is blue: A book about big, heavy feelings

Book Reviews, 8 Jul 22
This story is a great way to help children understand their emotions and talk about their feelings, or to understand how someone else may be feeling
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Matariki

Book Reviews, 8 Jun 22
The authors encourage you to explore the nine stars of Matariki in rich, detailed imagery and bilingual text. Encouraging whānau to remember, celebrate and reflect at this important time of year.
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Why talk about madness: Bringing history into the conversation

Book Reviews, 25 May 22
This short, interventionist book argues for the value of historical perspectives on mental health, exploring how these histories can and should inform debates about mental health care today.
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Dr Ruth De Souza - Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow RMIT University

Book Reviews, 18 May 22
I remain indebted to the solidarities that were brought together in this anthology, reminding me to always think about who and what is missing from the room, whose voices are not heard.
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John Raeburn - Teacher, practitioner and innovator

Book Reviews, 2 May 22
A 60 year passion for promoting health, mental health and community wellbeing.
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Peter O’Connor - Professor of Education and Director of the Centre for Arts and Social Transformation

Book Reviews, 2 May 22
To this day when I feel lost in my professional life, it is these books that I draw strength, wisdom and clarity from.
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Ellen Norman - Director Māori Development MHF 2015-2020

Book Reviews, 2 May 22
This book has given me the theory, wisdom and foundation of some of my practices, which are innate as a Māori leader.
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