Open Minds

Open Minds equips managers with the confidence and skills to talk about mental health in the workplace
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Mental health is relevant at work because we spend so much of our time there; we bring our whole selves to work and sometimes we go through hard times and need extra support. We are, after all, only human.

The Open Minds videos, managers guide, tips, factsheets, posters and FAQs provide managers with practical tips to help with conversations about mental health in the workplace.

The long-term outcome of Open Minds is that New Zealand employers are able to develop workplace policies, structures and cultures that are more inclusive and supportive of people with experience of mental illness.

Open Minds resources are produced by the Mental Health Foundation in collaboration with Attitude Group.

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Open Minds E-learning

Open Minds e-learning helps people managers to support employees experiencing mental distress or illness at work.
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Introducing Open Minds

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What's stopping us?

We address the fears and worries that both employers and employees may have when talking about mental health at work.
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What's it worth?

The benefits of talking about mental health and the risks faced when workplaces avoid the conversation.
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Those unintentional barriers

How easy is it to talk about mental health at work and what unintentional barriers may stop the conversation.
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What are our triggers?

How different people experience mental distress and the role of workplace stress.
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Stuff we know

Find out how to begin the conversation about mental health at work, with useful opening questions and helpful approac...
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Creating culture

Strong leadership is essential for creating a workplace environment where talking about mental health is normal.
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Training video

Role plays showing how to have a conversation about mental health issues in the workplace.
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Posters

The Art of Conversation

A3 portrait poster with Open Minds branding.

Bring your whole self

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The daily grind

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Everyone has feelings

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We're on a continuum

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Lend an ear

A3 portrait poster with Open Minds branding.

Mental illness is a thing

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Not easy to see

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Understand customers

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You're not ok

A3 portrait poster with Open Minds branding.

Managers' Guide

Open Minds - A Guide for Managers

The guide provides information and guidance for managers to support someone experiencing mental distress, with the ai...

Tips & factsheets

Why talk about mental health at work?

Everyone has mental health, and nearly half of all New Zealanders are likely to experience a mental illness at some p...

How to have a conversation about mental health

If you notice a team member is struggling with their mental health, don't ign...

Quick tips on having a mental health conversation in your...

A pocket-sized 8 pager for easy reference and reminders.

How to fold the quick tips card

Follow these steps to fold your quick tips print resource.

FAQ's

Open Minds – Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Open Minds.

Open Minds – For more information and support

Where to find more information and support.

About Open Minds

More information about Open Minds.
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