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News / News, 16 May 19

Mangere to turn pink in support of Pasifika LGB...

CIDANZ hosts an event in support of Pasifika rainbow communities, who experience higher rates of bullying in New Zeal...
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News / News, 9 May 19

Whānau challenged to Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu,...

Māori community-based youth provider e Kaha O Te Rangatahi Trust is running a Pink Shirt Day Māori Whānau Festi...
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News / News, 27 Mar 19

Canterbury terrorist event – media guidelines

Clinically approved media guidelines for reporting on the Canterbury terrorist events of 15 March 2019.
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News / News, 18 Mar 19

Supporting each other after the Christchurch te...

Mental Health Foundation resources to help guide your conversations and look after your mental health.
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News / News, 4 Mar 19

MHF statement on the Momo Challenge

The MHF strongly discourages further sharing or publicising of the Momo challenge.
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News / News, 21 Feb 19

MHF says Gumboot Up campaign is a fantastic ide...

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand clarifies its position on Mike King’s Gumboot Up campaign.
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News / News, 11 Jan 19

Updated – Suicide in movies and television sh...

We do know that suicide on screen and themes around suicide can cause significant distress.
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News / News, 2 Nov 18

Suicide in movies and television shows

We’ve had some messages lately at the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand from viewers distressed by scenes of ...
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News / News, 4 Oct 18

Communities connect with Mātauranga Māori thi...

From waka ama to māra kai and Māori movement, Māori workshops are being held this Mental Health Awareness Week (MH...
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News / News, 28 Sep 18

Media advisory: 13 Reasons Why Season 2

Tonight at 7.01pm Season 2 of the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why will be released worldwide. The MHF has viewed Season 2...
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News / News, 27 Sep 18

Mental Health Foundation concerned about false ...

The MHF is extremely concerned about inaccurate claims that New Zealand’s suicide rate could be more than three tim...
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News / News, 24 Sep 18

Survey shows strong link between time spent in ...

Spending time in nature has a positive impact on mental health, according to survey findings released today by the Me...
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