We believe that by sharing the stories of our tāngata mātau ā-wheako, people with lived experience of mental distress and addiction, we can support others who are navigating their own journey to recovery and wellness. And through our blogs, profiles, news and podcasts we hope to change minds, change attitudes and change behaviours.
Last week, Changing Minds’ CEO Kevin had the opportunity to chair the Transforming Mental Health Conference in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Here he shares his insights from taking the mic and what that allowed him to say and see.
As we embrace Mental Health Awareness Week in Aotearoa, Changing Minds shares a series of thought pieces on belonging and community. This article shares some ideas of what organisations and communities can do to create spaces for belonging.
As we embrace Mental Health Awareness Week in Aotearoa, Changing Minds shares a series of thought pieces on belonging and community. This article discusses what we’ve learned at Changing Minds from seeking community involvement and how that relates to leadership, active participation, and belonging.
As we embrace Mental Health Awareness Week in Aotearoa, Changing Minds shares a series of thought pieces on belonging and community. This article discusses the different roles people play within community and the power of the collective Lived Experience voice.
As we embrace Mental Health Awareness Week in Aotearoa, Changing Minds shares a series of thought pieces on belonging and community. This article discusses the meaning of community and the drive behind the Changing Minds’ community of collective action.
As we embrace Mental Health Awareness Week in Aotearoa, Changing Minds shares a series of thought pieces on belonging and community. This first article looks at the place of selfhood and choice in belonging, which isn't limited to social connection.
Here, we share how the political parties responded to our letter asking them how they will serve the Lived Experience community if elected at the General Election 2026.
Changing Minds has heard from our community through research, kōrero and engagement on what they want MPs and decision makers to know about Lived Experience ahead of the 2026 General Election.
Megan, Engagement and Insights Manager at Changing Minds, shares her reflections on 2025 in this piece that talks about working and welcoming in the Lived Experience space.
