Stories

It sometimes helps to know you aren't the only one going through what you're experiencing. Other people's stories can provide invaluable information and encouragement.

Own experience fuels passion to help others

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Gina's diagnosis of bipolar disorder is no longer the sole focus in her life – now her energy is on advocacy and mental health promotion.
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Trade Me to hold biggest ever Pink Shirt Day

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Trade Me’s iconic mascot Kevin the Kiwi is getting ready to dust off his tailored pink polo in preparation for Pink Shirt Day on 18 May.
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Azeria DíSouza

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Twenty-two-year-old Azeria D’Souza has received a national award for her Point of Difference project, a short film.
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Georgina Dean

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Georgina Dean believes she can change the way cities use public spaces to improve people’s mental health and wellbeing.
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Sam O'Sullivan

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Experience of bullying as a child and work as a clinical psychologist led Sam O'Sullivan to establish Tough Talk for men.
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Bringing life force indoors

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Ellen Norman says bringing a kōhatu or stone is bringing life force or energy into a workplace, reminding her of her connections.
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Yoga with Lululemon

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At sunrise and with the rain threatening, yogis gathered on Auckland’s Takapuna Beach to mark the start of MHAW.
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Katie Kenny and Laura Walters

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As Stuff reporters, Katie Kenny and Laura Walters both spend a lot of time covering stories about health, mental health, and social issues.
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Tuk Tuk adventure raises more than eyebrows

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Driving a tuk-tuk 3000km across India isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it was an adventure of a lifetime for 3 friends.
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Michael, Meleofa and Kairangi (Our Work Story)

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When New Zealand Management Academy students offered to give their time for a two-week telemarketing campaign for Pink Shirt Day, they got more than they bargained for.
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Rob Ah Chong

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Rob is determined to get into the boxing ring to raise money and awareness for mental health despite asthma and a stroke.
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Erin Harrington

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What are the realities of tertiary study? Students and staff at two tertiary institutions share their ideas and experiences.
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