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Community Support Groups
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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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The Mental Health Foundation enables others to contribute to the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders through a range o...
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Working to influence public policy to have a positive effect on the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders...
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Resource & Information Service
We provide information for anyone who is going through a difficult time, for people supporting someone they care abou...
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Stories
It sometimes helps to know you aren't the only one going through what you're experiencing. Other people's stories can...
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Our Campaigns
The Mental Health Foundation runs two national campaigns every year: Mental Health Awareness Week and Pink Shirt Day.
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Library Info Hub
The Library Info Hub provides Kiwis with access to the latest resources about mental health and wellbeing.
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In My Kete
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Resources
Resources developed and produced by the Mental Health Foundation
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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
Support to get through COVID-19
Information about wellbeing, parenting during COVID-19, support for workplaces, grief and loss, suicide prevention, w...
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
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We work with the media in a number of ways to promote our work and raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
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Publications & Research
Check out our range of current publications and research. Read them here and in some cases, order free from our webst...
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Media Grants | Pūtea Pāpāho
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Media guidelines
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More
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Fundraise for Us
Help raise money and awareness for better mental health in Aotearoa
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Move for mental health
Set your challenge and get sweating for mental health.
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Get Your Workplace Involved
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Read stories from other amazing fundraisers.
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Health of Disabled People Strategy
MHF submission on the government’s upcoming Health of Disabled People Strategy focusing on psychosocial disabilitie...
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Women’s Health Strategy
MHF submission on the government’s upcoming Women’s Health Strategy focusing on the mental health needs and aspir...
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Embedding supported decision-making
Submission to the Law Commission’s Review on Adult Decision-Making Capacity Law
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Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill
Submission to strengthen the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
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Protecting religious groups from hate speech
This Bill was withdrawn from Parliament consideration and will not be progressing into law as of 8 February 2023.
2022
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Independent Electoral Review Panel
Submission to the Independent Electoral Review Panel on electoral reform.
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Tāngata whaiora experiences of compulsory treatment
A new report shows gap in literature into perspectives on compulsory treatment
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Our 2023 General Election Statement
The MHF vision for change across the mental health system.
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Mental Health and Addiction System and Service Frame...
Feedback to the Ministry of Health on the draft Mental Health and Addiction System and Service Framework
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Alternative approaches to community mental crisis
Letter recommending alternative approaches to community mental and suicidal crisis.
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Reducing pokies harm
Submission to strengthen pokies regulations.
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New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme
Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the proposed New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme...
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He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to Support) framework
MHF submission on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s He Ara Āwhina (Pathways to Support),
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MHF submission on draft code of expectations (Health...
Submission on the Health Quality and Safety Commission’s draft code of expectations
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Submission on the social cohesion framework
Submission to strengthen and focus the government’s social cohesion framework.
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Transforming Aotearoa’s mental health law
Submission on how to transform New Zealand’s mental health law
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Oversight of our care and protection system
Submission to strengthen monitoring of our child and young people’s care and protection system.
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Accident Compensation (Maternal Birth Injury and Oth...
The MHF supports the intentions of this law change to extend ACC cover to a specified list of maternal birth injuries...
2021
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Shaping our health system
Submission to strengthen the health reforms.
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Gender on birth certificates
Submission supporting self-identification of gender on birth certificates.
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Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill
Submission to the Justice Committee on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill.
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Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) ...
Written submission to the Health Committee on the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Amendment Bill
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Bullying and harassment at work
Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment’s consultation on bullying and harassment at work, ...
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Position statement on perinatal mental health
MHF position statement calling for a significant shift in our approach to perinatal mental health towards a preventio...
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Position statement on eating disorders
MHF position statement calling for a comprehensive approach to addressing eating disorders in Aotearoa.
2020
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Briefing to incoming Parliament
Briefing to all members of the 53rd New Zealand Parliament about key mental health and wellbeing concepts, the policy...
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Rights of Victims of Insane Offenders Bill
Joint submission from the MHF and the Like Minds Programme to the Justice Committee on the Rights of Victims of Insan...
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Implement He Ara Oranga
We are calling for the Government to show us how He Ara Oranga, the report of the Government Inquiry into mental heal...
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Submission to independent follow-up review of seclus...
To identify where seclusion and restraint practices in Aotearoa New Zealand have progressed, and where improvements a...
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COVID-19 Public Health Response Bill
On 13 May 2020 the Mental Health Foundation wrote to all MPs to raise concerns about the powers extended to police to...
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Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers ...
Mental Health Foundation response to the Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill
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Sexual violence submssion to Justice Committee.
Endorsed by Platform Charitable Trust and developed with researcher Sandra Dickson and Refugees as Survivors NZ
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Joint submission on updated Guidelines to the Mental...
The Mental Health Foundation and the Like Minds, Like Mine programmes joint submission to the Ministry of Health on u...
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Equally Well Action Plan
The MHF is committed to taking action to achieve physical health equity for people who experience mental distress and...
2019
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Bill
Submission to Health Committee on Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Bill
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Stop the armed police trial
Joint letter with individuals and 12 organisations to Minister of Police calling for the Armed Response Team trial to...
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Arms Legislation Bill
Submission to Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Arms Legislation Bill.
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Proposed regime for cannabis regulation
Submission to the Ministry of Justice about the proposed regulatory regime for cannabis (prior to the development of ...
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Abortion Legislation Bill
Submission to Abortion Legislation Committee on the Abortion Legislation Bill
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Māori Health Action Plan
Submission to the Ministry of Health Fee on the Māori Health Action Plan to implement He Korowai Oranga 2020 – 202...
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