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Supporting Others
When a person needs help they are often unlikely to ask for it. The Mental Health Foundation has a wealth of resource...
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Support After a Suicide
Any kind of death is difficult, and a death from suicide can be especially hard to cope with. Here is some informatio...
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Community Support Groups
Find free mental health support in your area. See listings of support groups by region and type of support.
More
Accessing Mental Health Services
If you need urgent mental health support, call your local mental health crisis team or go to the Mental Health Founda...
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Mental Health Conditions
A handy list of mental health conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about mental health or accessing services
More
About
About Us
An overview of the foundation and what we stand for
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Vacancies
Most positions are based in our Mt Eden, Auckland office. We value the lived experience of people who experience ment...
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Contact
Contact information for the foundation
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Our Work
Our Work
Find out about the work we do at the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. A link to all of our programmes, awaren...
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Grants
The Mental Health Foundation enables others to contribute to the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders through a range o...
More
Policy & advocacy
Influencing laws and public policy to drive meaningful change
More
Stories
It sometimes helps to know you aren't the only one going through what you're experiencing. Other people's stories can...
More
Our Campaigns
The Mental Health Foundation runs two national campaigns every year: Mental Health Awareness Week and Pink Shirt Day.
More
Resources
Resources developed and produced by the Mental Health Foundation
More
Research & Information
Latest mental health research, statistics and Information about how to support yourself and others.
More
Library Info Hub
The Library Info Hub provides Kiwis with access to the latest resources about mental health and wellbeing.
More
In My Kete
This feature includes reviews of books and stories from experts in the mental health sector sharing the resources and...
More
Wellbeing
What Is Wellbeing?
Wellbeing means we have the tools, support and environments we need to be who we are and to build and sustain lives w...
More
Five Ways to Wellbeing
The Five Ways to Wellbeing, Ētahi ara e rima ki te ngākau ora, help people stay mentally well.
More
Wellbeing Campaigns & Resources
There are many ways to get involved with Wellbeing. Here's where to start.
More
Te Whare Tapa Whā
A wellbeing model developed by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie in 1984, describing health and wellbein...
More
Te Oranga Hinengaro
Mental health from a Māori perspective
More
Te Whakaora i te Hauora Hinengaro
Mental health and illness treatment from a Māori perspective
More
Media
Media Enquiries
We work with the media in a number of ways to promote our work and raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
More
Publications & Research
Check out our range of current publications and research. Read them here and in some cases, order free from our webst...
More
Media guidelines
To give you the confidence and understanding to report on mental illness and mental health issues safely, accurately ...
More
Support our Work
Fundraise for Us
Help raise money and awareness for better mental health in Aotearoa
More
Our Appeals
Learn about the impact you can have by supporting our mahi
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Our Events
Be part of the change by joining one of our fundraising events
More
Move for mental health
Set your challenge and get sweating for mental health.
More
Get Your Workplace Involved
Invest in the mental health of your staff and the communities you serve by joining our family of Corporate Sponsors.
More
Fundraising heroes
Read stories from other amazing fundraisers.
More
A gift in your will
Leaving a bequest is a wonderful way to contribute for years to come.
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Skating for change
Event reminds skaters that seeking help shows strength, not weakness
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A tribute in motion
Jenny Hirst honours her father with a 60km run on her 60th birthday
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Mindful moments creating big impact
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Paddle for purpose
Three brothers and a mate embark on an epic kayaking quest and encourage others to find solace in the great outdoors
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Pink Shirt Day goes to the dogs
Doggy daycare is tickled pink with its Pink Shirt Day fundraiser
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Clover proves a lucky charm for mental health
11-year-old Clover uses her charms and a new haircut to make a difference
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Seven summit challenge
Scaling great heights for mental health
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Never too old to make a difference
Rest home residents join to keep active, keep connected and fundraise for better mental health.
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Mindful Palate
Hospitality students put mental health on the menu
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Georgia Dougherty's marathon effort to raise vital funds and honour her dad
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Unfolding connections
Creative spin on sharing mental health stories fosters connection at university
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Running for good
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Mahi with meaning
Fostering connection with #SPARKTHATCHAT
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Making Her Mullet Matter
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Malc's 3000km Odyssey
One man's epic journey of connection and self-reflection
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Peonies With a Purpose
A blooming wonderful fundraiser
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Saints Fitness
Rangiora gym members push themselves to the limit for mental health
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Nikorn Banjerdlert – Running for Indigo
For Nikorn Banjerdlert, now on his fifth marathon, running marathons is fast becoming a way of life.
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William Brooks – Double the benefits
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Louise Clark - The Collective
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Katie Christison
Nearly every time Katie Christison has ever felt low, she’s either dyed her hair or got an “out of it” haircut.
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Grace, Karenia, Mackenzie - Lit & Co
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Jennalea & Rachael Laycock - Run4Mind
When sisters Jennalea and Rachael Laycock start running the entire length of New Zealand in September, they’d like ...
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Lynn "Red" Paterson
As 50-year-old Lynn “Red” Paterson paddles her way around the New Zealand coastline, she will be carrying a 20kg ...
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Danica Jones & Nick Tunnell - Yoga Outdoors
In the quiet Sunday morning sun, a yoga class is flourishing in the heart of Auckland City’s Wynyard Quarter, and i...
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Scott Carr - Laser Group
Scott Carr, General Manager of Laser Group New Zealand, is incredibly proud of the almost $50,000 raised this year fo...
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Marama Parore
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Emma Williams
If the quote, “It’s out of adversity that the strongest and wisest souls emerge,” is true, then Emma Williams i...
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Rob Ah Chong
Rob is determined to get into the boxing ring to raise money and awareness for mental health despite asthma and a str...
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Angela Stone
Mental illness is very close to Angela Stone’s heart – and it’s the driving force behind her support for the Me...
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Massey vet students' cheeky calendar
A group of Massey University students have devised a cheeky way to raise money – stripping down for a naked calenda...
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Terry Bluck and Paul Manaena
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Mike Heard
24 Hour bungy world record smashed raising money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation.
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Amy McAuley
A marathon and a skydive to raise money and awareness.
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Lee Griggs
The first person to ride the Molesworth Station on a unicycle.
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Joel Arnold - Off with the dreads
Dreadlocks chopped to raise $1720 for the Mental Health Foundation.
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Tuk Tuk adventure raises more than eyebrows
Driving a tuk-tuk 3000km across India isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it was an adventure of a lifetime for 3 fr...
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Daniel Sanson treks NZ
100 days on his feet trekking the Te Araroa Trail for mental health.
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