Tips on how to kōrero/talk with your friend who is going through a rough patch

Advice for families, whānau and friends who are worried about the suicide risk of someone close to them

A postcard to remind you that people care about you

For people who are managing their own suicidal thoughts or feelings

A helpful tool to keep you safe when you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts or are going through tough times and feel like you can’t cope

Guidance for supporting a whānau member or friend with their personal safety plan.

My own survival plan is a suicide safety plan app which has been developed with people who have lived through suicidal thoughts and experiences, to help you find a way through. 

A personal safety plan for rangatahi/youth.

This resource discusses what mental distress is, how you can help, what the pathway is to find treatment and support, and how to look after yourself in the process. 

A resource for parents, caregivers and other adults supporting young people (12+) with mental distress. When to look for more help, how to start the conversation, and how to look after yourself in the process. 

Information for whānau and friends to support someone in crisis or distress

A postcard to support someone experiencing distress with helplines they can call for support

Tips on how to kōrero/talk with your friend who is going through a rough patch

Advice for families, whānau and friends who are worried about the suicide risk of someone close to them

A postcard to remind you that people care about you

For people who are managing their own suicidal thoughts or feelings

A helpful tool to keep you safe when you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts or are going through tough times and feel like you can’t cope

Guidance for supporting a whānau member or friend with their personal safety plan.

My own survival plan is a suicide safety plan app which has been developed with people who have lived through suicidal thoughts and experiences, to help you find a way through. 

A personal safety plan for rangatahi/youth.

This resource discusses what mental distress is, how you can help, what the pathway is to find treatment and support, and how to look after yourself in the process. 

A resource for parents, caregivers and other adults supporting young people (12+) with mental distress. When to look for more help, how to start the conversation, and how to look after yourself in the process. 

Information for whānau and friends to support someone in crisis or distress

A postcard to support someone experiencing distress with helplines they can call for support

2026 Pink Shirt Day t-shirts on sale this week.

The Mental Health Foundation (the MHF) is concerned the government’s draft health and physical education curriculum is regressing New Zealand’s education system back to the early nineties. 

More than 25,000 New Zealanders are gearing up for the final push as The Push‑Up Challenge enters its last day tomorrow, Friday 27 February.

Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to apply for funding for projects that support suicide prevention, strengthen wellbeing, and provide care and connection following suicide loss.

2,000 push-ups in 23 days: Are you up for the challenge, Aotearoa?

Run Round the Bays to fuel your wellbeing and a healthier future for us all.

Mental health conference highlights “appalling” gaps for young people.

Data released today shows a suspected suicide rate of 11.0 people per 100,000, compared with 11.2 per 100,000 last year. 

We are petitioning for the Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, to take urgent action to address children and young people’s poor mental health.

The Mental Health Foundation (the MHF) welcomes several key investments in mental health services announced in Budget 2025, particularly the Government’s commitment to fund a multi-agency, health-led response to mental health crises.

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (the MHF) has today delivered a petition signed by over 16,000 concerned citizens.

MHF calls on Police to stop their planned withdrawal of mental health callout responses, until a suitable alternative is in place.

2026 Pink Shirt Day t-shirts on sale this week.

The Mental Health Foundation (the MHF) is concerned the government’s draft health and physical education curriculum is regressing New Zealand’s education system back to the early nineties. 

More than 25,000 New Zealanders are gearing up for the final push as The Push‑Up Challenge enters its last day tomorrow, Friday 27 February.

Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to apply for funding for projects that support suicide prevention, strengthen wellbeing, and provide care and connection following suicide loss.

2,000 push-ups in 23 days: Are you up for the challenge, Aotearoa?

Run Round the Bays to fuel your wellbeing and a healthier future for us all.

Mental health conference highlights “appalling” gaps for young people.

Data released today shows a suspected suicide rate of 11.0 people per 100,000, compared with 11.2 per 100,000 last year. 

We are petitioning for the Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, to take urgent action to address children and young people’s poor mental health.

The Mental Health Foundation (the MHF) welcomes several key investments in mental health services announced in Budget 2025, particularly the Government’s commitment to fund a multi-agency, health-led response to mental health crises.

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (the MHF) has today delivered a petition signed by over 16,000 concerned citizens.

MHF calls on Police to stop their planned withdrawal of mental health callout responses, until a suitable alternative is in place.

A real estate agent’s epic effort to rally his community around mental health

Ella Dickison celebrates graduating as a clinical psychologist with a bold new look, and a promise to positively influence a difference in mental health.

Three brothers and a mate embark on an epic kayaking quest and encourage others to find solace in the great outdoors.

Event reminds skaters that seeking help shows strength, not weakness.

Rest home residents join to keep active, keep connected and fundraise for better mental health.

Rangiora gym members push themselves to the limit for mental health.

Track cyclist Sam Dakin shares his experience as an elite athlete living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

"Care for yourself, care about yourself," is Areta’s advice when asked about successful ageing.

Jessie tells how she has overcome verbal and physical bullying, racism, sexual harassment, and online trolling.

Jenny Hirst honours her father and her wellbeing with a 60km run on her 60th birthday.

The story of how Aroha’s Way, a beautifully-illustrated children’s book about how to manage anxiety, was written.

Needing someone to talk to who understood losing a loved one to suicide, Bronwyn Gray used her local newspaper to start a group.

A real estate agent’s epic effort to rally his community around mental health

Ella Dickison celebrates graduating as a clinical psychologist with a bold new look, and a promise to positively influence a difference in mental health.

Three brothers and a mate embark on an epic kayaking quest and encourage others to find solace in the great outdoors.

Event reminds skaters that seeking help shows strength, not weakness.

Rest home residents join to keep active, keep connected and fundraise for better mental health.

Rangiora gym members push themselves to the limit for mental health.

Track cyclist Sam Dakin shares his experience as an elite athlete living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

"Care for yourself, care about yourself," is Areta’s advice when asked about successful ageing.

Jessie tells how she has overcome verbal and physical bullying, racism, sexual harassment, and online trolling.

Jenny Hirst honours her father and her wellbeing with a 60km run on her 60th birthday.

The story of how Aroha’s Way, a beautifully-illustrated children’s book about how to manage anxiety, was written.

Needing someone to talk to who understood losing a loved one to suicide, Bronwyn Gray used her local newspaper to start a group.

Drawing on whakataukī (proverbs) and pūrākau (traditional stories), discover how the wisdom of 17 atua wāhine can help us live with courage and confidence in the modern world.

Māori child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder has shaped her beloved book Aroha into this special collection of whakataukī and whakatauakī for mokopuna of all ages.

A heartwarming tale of friendship and empathy. Feeling troubled, George takes Patrick on a journey and helps him get past obstacles.

A fully illustrated wellbeing journal for children, based upon the Māori principles of hauora, from the bestselling author of Whakawhetai: Gratitude.

Pūkeko, Kiwi, Hoiho and friends express their emotions with musical instruments and colour.

We love a book about emotions! The more we have, the more we encourage our children to discover and notice them.

Positive mental health strategies to learn for the whole whānau.

An overview of current research into wellbeing for mental health which shows the benefits of positive mental health approaches becoming part of mainstream policy and services.

A collection of writing on postvention and suicide bereavement research, with a wealth of information that supports goals related to developing effective postvention supports.

18 Māori psychologists reflect on how their cultural worldviews, whakapapa and experiences benefit whānau Māori therapeutic relationships.

Represents the collective effort of over thirty rangatahi who interviewed more than one hundred Māori, exploring the origins and values of Māori leadership.

Using simple, clear language with humorous illustrations, Gwendoline gives a detailed step-by-step advice on how to cope with anxiety.

Drawing on whakataukī (proverbs) and pūrākau (traditional stories), discover how the wisdom of 17 atua wāhine can help us live with courage and confidence in the modern world.

Māori child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder has shaped her beloved book Aroha into this special collection of whakataukī and whakatauakī for mokopuna of all ages.

A heartwarming tale of friendship and empathy. Feeling troubled, George takes Patrick on a journey and helps him get past obstacles.

A fully illustrated wellbeing journal for children, based upon the Māori principles of hauora, from the bestselling author of Whakawhetai: Gratitude.

Pūkeko, Kiwi, Hoiho and friends express their emotions with musical instruments and colour.

We love a book about emotions! The more we have, the more we encourage our children to discover and notice them.

Positive mental health strategies to learn for the whole whānau.

An overview of current research into wellbeing for mental health which shows the benefits of positive mental health approaches becoming part of mainstream policy and services.

A collection of writing on postvention and suicide bereavement research, with a wealth of information that supports goals related to developing effective postvention supports.

18 Māori psychologists reflect on how their cultural worldviews, whakapapa and experiences benefit whānau Māori therapeutic relationships.

Represents the collective effort of over thirty rangatahi who interviewed more than one hundred Māori, exploring the origins and values of Māori leadership.

Using simple, clear language with humorous illustrations, Gwendoline gives a detailed step-by-step advice on how to cope with anxiety.