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.

From POD to the steps of Parliament

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A year after Lucy McSweeney took part in the MHF's social change programme POD, she was taking her petition to Parliament.
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West Coast Lockout

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Home-made cheese scones, waiata and sketching: all features of the Lockout for teams from West Coast Community and Public Health.
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Head outside for wellbeing

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New Zealand Rugby says helping get its staff out of the office and into green spaces is key to keeping it at the top of its game.
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Thriving, not just surviving

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The past eight months have been a revelation for Caitlin Smart through the experience of being an advocate for good mental health.
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Serena Baptist

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For 21-year-old Serena Baptist, discovering a creative outlet to express her experience of depression has been a lifeline.
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Rob Nicol

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Auckland Aces captain Rob Nicol is stoked to be grand prize winner of the Mental Health Awareness Week photography challenge.
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Getting into the MHAW spirit

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From Kaitaia to Otago, people all over the country are ditching the indoors for fresh air this Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Lived experience inspires workplace wellbeing

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Nick Shewring talks about how the pressures of business affected his mental health and how his company BizDojo has responded.
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Shutting down discrimination

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Being an inaugural Like Minds, Like Mine ‘PODder’ is a very exciting opportunity according to Kirsten Wong.
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Natalie Lanfear

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Mental health advocate Natalie Lanfear is heading overseas to progress the sustainable goal of good health and mental wellbeing.
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Marlon (Marley) Richards

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Marlon Richards believes his POD project will create a visual presence and showcase that people are much more than just their mental illness.
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Rick Hanson

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For the last 42 years, Dr Rick Hanson has been getting to the bottom of human happiness.
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