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NZ Health Survey: Provisional COVID-19 health and wellbeing data
Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in: Resources and Information With tags: survey, Report, data, wellbeing, disease, health
Ministry of Health media release: 10th February 2020 The Ministry of Health has today published provisional results of the 2020/21 New Zealand Health Survey specific to how people’s health and wellbeing have been impacted by COVID-19
Survey uncovers emotional and mental health issues faced by Kiwis with diabetes
Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: diabetes, awareness, survey, mental wellbeing, medical
Diabetes New Zealand media release: 1st November 2020 As New Zealand begins Diabetes Action Month, Kiwis are being asked to Love Don’t Judge as Diabetes NZ sheds light on the emotional burden of a chronic condition that affects quarter of a million of us
Friends of Ireland Wellbeing Service
Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: migrants, support, services, resources, disease, Community Groups, wellbeing
Is fearr an tsláinte ná na táinte. Health is better than wealth
Online training on mental health and suicide available from A-OK NZ
Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020 in: Training With tags: Training, mental wellbeing, workshop, prevention, suicide, Courses
A-OK.NZ offers a continuum of support skills to ensure you and your organisation, community, school, sports team, family and neighbourhood are fully equipped to be able to respond to someone who may be struggling with suicide or mental health concerns
Join the Wanderble Workplace Wellness Challenge
Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: workplace, mental wellbeing, stress, business
Stress at work has risen 20 percent in New Zealand over the last two years. 40 percent of people are considering quitting their jobs because of burnout. That's why Wanderble have developed a quick intervention - the Wanderble Workplace Wellness Challenge
St John launches online Mental Health First Aid Course
Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in: Training With tags: Training, mental health, mental wellbeing, support, Courses
With the mental health of New Zealanders top of mind as the country grapples with the impact of COVID-19, help to address the matter is now more accessible. St John has launched an online version of its popular Mental Health First Aid course
Open City: Inspiration to have a local adventure
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: families, wellbeing, Community Groups, recreation
Gap Filler have some inspirational free local activities if you are itching to get out of the house now we're at Level 2
Resources from Dementia Canterbury during COVID-19
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: resources, physical activity, older people, dementia, lockdown, mental wellbeing, families
Dementia Canterbury has a range of resources available to assist those with dementia and their caregivers or family during COVID-19, including: exercise videos to keep the mind and body moving; information flyers covering a range of topics such as reduci
Seven ways to experience the world from home
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental wellbeing, resources, lockdown
Message from Multiple Sclerosis NZ: Staying at home is often hard. Many of us love to explore, experience and enjoy the world outside our homes
Apps and e-therapy offer practical mental health support
Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental health, resilience, mental wellbeing, resources, technology, lockdown
Beehive media release: 14th April 2020 The Government is making further support available for Kiwis wanting to look after their mental wellbeing as a result of change and uncertainty from COVID-19
Free Mindfulness in Isolation course
Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in: Training With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, Courses, mindfulness, lockdown
Wanderble's FREE Mindfulness in Isolation course is designed to keep you company while you’re stuck at home and use the time to create a healthy new habit of mindfulness, which has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety and to boost immunity
Mosque Attack Widows Share their Stories
Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: wellbeing, resilience, disasters, emergencies, podcast
Dozens of women hovered in the female section of Christchurch’s Al-Noor Mosque on 15th March 2019 - their time of worship became a time of terror which shocked the nation to its core
Kiwis report feeling less healthy
Posted: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: wellbeing, survey, mental wellbeing, health
Statistics New Zealand media release: 5th November 2019 The proportion of New Zealanders rating their general health as ‘excellent’ has fallen over the last eight years, especially among adults aged under 45, Stats NZ said today
No Worries: Supporting employers to understand and respond to mental distress
Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental health, mental wellbeing, services, support, workplace
No Worries aims is to engage and work with employers to develop their capacity and confidence to employ people with mental distress and feel comfortable in knowing how to respond appropriately
Canterbury Resilience Hub: A one stop shop for health and wellbeing support
Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in: Resources and Information With tags: resilience, mental wellbeing, information
Canterbury DHB media release: 28th May 2019 The Canterbury District Health Board has launched the Canterbury Resilience Hub website – a central point for health and wellbeing advice and practical support services information
Join the Reading in Mind book scheme
Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2016 in: Resources and Information With tags: mental wellbeing, resources, learning
If you have a mental health issue like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or worry, reading books about the issue can help you understand and manage your mental health and wellbeing
Sports inspired Christchurch people after the earthquakes
Posted: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in: Earthquake With tags: research, resilience, earthquake recovery, sport, mental wellbeing
University of Canterbury media release: 27 January 2015 A University of Canterbury postgraduate student says sports inspired people in Christchurch after the earthquakes
Support from spouses softened impact of the earthquakes
Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in: Earthquake With tags: earthquake recovery, mental wellbeing, support, families
University of Canterbury media release: 30th July 2014 Support from partners, husbands, wives and spouses softened the impacts of depression following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, University of Canterbury research has found
Youth voices to help guide the recovery
Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in: Earthquake With tags: wellbeing, mental wellbeing
The results of the 2013 Youth Wellbeing Survey have provided decision makers with food for thought, highlighting areas of need as well as progress for young people aged between 12 and 24 years
Tips from Dr Rob Gordon
Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in: Earthquake With tags: earthquake recovery, resilience, mental wellbeing, mental health
In October 2012, more than 300 people attended community forums in Kaiapoi and Brighton to listen to Dr Rob Gordon, a visiting Australian specialist in disaster psychology who has supported people affected by more than 30 disasters

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