Te Whare Tapa Whā is a way of thinking about our wellbeing that resonates with a lot of our Changing Minds whānau. We encourage you to take time to reflect gradually, at a pace that feels nourishing for you.

With more rain possible, it’s natural to want to feel prepared, so we have put together a list of resources we trust – places and websites you can visit if you need information or resources over the next few days.

Please look after yourselves, prioritise your own wellbeing and not just everyone else’s, and take each moment as it comes. Most importantly, stay safe.

He mana tō te kōrero. Our words have great power. It doesn’t matter if these are spoken aloud or written down, what we say affects others and can contribute to discrimination and prejudice.

It's ok to share opinions and disagree with others, but it is never ok to abuse, harass, bully, threaten or discriminate against others. We can all aim to be kind and courteous online.

A resource for tāngata whai iti ora, tāngata mātau ā-wheako and their whānau as well as people working in mental health and addiction services.

This article focuses on kōrero, research and mahi between Changing Minds, people with lived experience of self harm and/or suicide attempt, and the Suicide Mortality Review Committee (SuMRC). If any issues discussed here are resonate for you support is available. This report informs how Aotearoa can be asking about and learning from lived experiences to support suicide prevention strategies.

Earlier this year, Changing Minds created a FAQ guide for people with lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction about the COVID-19 vaccine. To support this, and make trustworthy information widely accessible, we have created a pack of quick COVID-19 vaccine facts.

Support and resources for the Deaf community and their whānau including national support and advocacy, regional mental health services and registered Mental Health Professionals fluent in NZSL.

A resource for tāngata whai iti ora, tāngata mātau ā-wheako and their whānau as well as people working in mental health and addiction services.

Find out more about the New Zealand Mental Health Act (Mental Health Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act, 1992) and how it affects you.

Changing Minds facilitated a forum to discuss how the Auckland Housing Crisis affects people using mental health and addiction services.

Discrimination, including discrimination on the grounds of disability caused by mental-health problems, is illegal in New Zealand. Read Changing Minds guidelines for reducing stigma and discrimination.

Talking to the media can be both exciting and daunting, so we have created a video that gives you some tips for sharing your story safely and confidently. 

The Zero Seclusion project is a partnership between the Health Quality & Safety Commission and Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui, and aims to eliminate seclusion by 2020.