Latest Mental Health Headlines

Multiple Barriers To Health Care For Migraine Disease

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:27:31 +1200 | Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand

People with migraine disease experience similar barriers to health care as patients with other conditions, but these are compounded by stigma and lack of access to modern treatments. More >>

Thousands Ask Government To Retain Current RSE Guidelines In Schools And Kura

Mon, 20 May 2024 11:14:21 +1200 | Mental Health Foundation

This morning the Minister of Education, Erica Stanford, received an open letter signed by thousands of New Zealanders. The open letter asks the Government to retain current relationships and sexuality education (RSE) guidelines in schools and kura, rather ...More >>

Many new mums struggle, but NZ’s postnatal services often fail to address maternal mental health – new study

Fri, 17 May 2024 19:16:15 +1200 | The Conversation

New mothers can experience anxiety and depression. But rushed appointments and impersonal checklists leave many fearful of being judged inadequate or unfit if they admit to struggling.More >>

Chief Children’s Commissioner - We’re All Responsible For Ending Bullying In Schools

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:46:21 +1200 | Children and Young Peoples Commission

All children have a right to be safe, free of physical or mental violence and abuse. Despite this, latest data from the OECD shows that every day, thousands of Kwi children are being bullied.More >>

Wāhi Kōrero Research To Capture Unmet Healthcare Needs

Fri, 17 May 2024 06:30:01 +1200 | Wahi Korero

Wāhi Kōrero, an online platform that provides users with an anonymous space to share their experiences of the health system, recently launched its second project focused on understanding the complex reasons behind unmet healthcare needs in Aotearoa ...More >>

Pink Shirt Day Is Here: Take A Stand Against Bullying

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:58:23 +1200 | Mental Health Foundation

Tomorrow Friday 17 May marks Pink Shirt Day across Aotearoa. A day where schools, workplaces and communities come together to eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.More >>

Opening Up About Mental Wellbeing In The Transport Sector

Thu, 16 May 2024 07:44:36 +1200 | Groov

Sir John Kirwan shares his Triple-A Battery tips for keeping drivers on top - Breathing, walking slowly and savouring your morning coffee may not sound like a revolutionary medical treatment, but if you’re a truck driver struggling with your mental health, ...More >>

National Winding Back Mental Health Work

Wed, 15 May 2024 13:37:10 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party

The Minister for Mental Health has found the Suicide Prevention Office and mental health support for 111 calls slipping through his fingers, says Labour spokesperson for Mental Health Ingrid Leary.More >>

Covid-19 Inquiry Terms Of Reference Consultation Results Received

Mon, 13 May 2024 14:13:00 +1200 | New Zealand Government

“The submissions covered a range of issues including the use of multiple lockdowns, the impact on social wellbeing and mental health, and vaccine efficacy. More >>

Programmes For At-Risk Youth On A Knife’s Edge

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:32:02 +1200 | TYLA

The Turn Your Life Around Youth Development Trust (“TYLA”) which operates centres out of Ōtara and Avondale has launched an urgent appeal for public funding today. More >>

0800 What’s Up Opens Helpline To Parents, Caregivers, And Teachers For The First Time During Bullying-Free NZ Week

Thu, 9 May 2024 09:53:06 +1200 | Barnardos

During Bullying-Free NZ Week*, Barnardos’ counselling service will open early from 9am to 11am and will be available for adults caring for children and young people to access advice and support to help tamariki and rangatahi navigate through challenging ...More >>

Official Nurse Unsafe Staffing Figures Genuinely Alarming

Wed, 8 May 2024 14:31:49 +1200 | New Zealand Nurses Organisation

NZNO Chief Executive Paul Goulter said the nursing staffing crisis remains a daily reality, with nurses continuing to leave because of burnout and concerns about pay and their health and safety at work.More >>

Children And Young People Must Be At The Heart Of New Mental Health Legislation: Save The Children

Wed, 8 May 2024 14:23:30 +1200 | Save The Children

Child rights organisation Save the Children says children and young people must be meaningfully consulted with and their voices included in any changes to mental health and wellbeing legislation.More >>

Rape Awareness Week: Government Committed To Action On Sexual Violence

Wed, 8 May 2024 10:36:38 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Rape Awareness Week (6-10 May) is an important opportunity to acknowledge the continued effort required by government and communities to ensure that all New Zealanders can live free from violence, say Ministers Karen Chhour and Louise Upston.More >>

What Makes People Tick Environmentally?

Tue, 7 May 2024 11:09:00 +1200 | University of Canterbury

New UC research explores the crucial role emotions play in behaviour change and decision-making when acting sustainably. More >>

New Gender Identity Policy Guide For NZ Schools Suggests ‘Watchful Waiting’ As The Most Caring Approach

Tue, 7 May 2024 08:54:16 +1200 | ETHOS

CEO Alex Penk, who is experienced in law and policy, says since Ethos was established last year, they’ve been contacted by a number of parents and schools with questions about the best way to help children experiencing gender identity questions.More >>

Alzheimers NZ Calls On Artists And Makers To Harness Their Creativity For A Good Cause

Tue, 7 May 2024 08:25:55 +1200 | Alzheimers New Zealand

By participating in Create for Dementia, creators will not only have fun making art and developing new skills, they’ll also be working out their brains and reducing their own chances of developing dementia mate wareware in the future, all the while ...More >>

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