In June, Te Hiringa Mahara (the Mental Health & Wellbeing Commission) released their 2024 Mental Health & Addiction Services Monitoring Report: Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun.

Our Kaiwhaihua Jodie represents Changing Minds and the Tangata Matau a-wheako community at Parliament.

We are thrilled to share the power of our community voice has been heard. We have been invited to attend a hearing on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Improving Mental Health Outcomes) Amendment Bill in May.

Over the past 12 months Changing Minds has heard from our community through research, kōrero and engagement on what they wish decision makers knew about Lived Experience ahead of the 2023 General Election.

On behalf of our community, we are writing to political parties to hear their views on the following questions, informed by Changing Minds community research, kōrero and engagement over the past 12 months.

The following recommendations for change come from a person with Lived Experience in Te Waipounamu. These are part of a larger report of personal experiences this person has prepared to raise awareness of the effects of current mental health systems and services, and to inspire positive change.

Recently we asked our community about sharing their insights and expertise as people with Lived Experience of mental distress or addiction. Our hope is that by gathering and sharing this information Changing Minds and others can continue to grow and learn better support Tāngata Mātau ā-wheako, people with Lived Experience of mental distress.

Changing Minds was asked by Manatū Hauora to gather community insights on the experiences of women* with Lived Experience of mental distress and/or addiction or substance use, to inform their Pae Ora | Healthy Futures Women’s Health Strategy.

Ask your friends: How are you?

Changing Minds in the Deaf Community is a Handstory to share how we can all support friends and loved ones when we’re feeling low.

Our Communications Co-Ordinator reviews ‘The Certainty Myth’ by Dr Toni Lindsay, a short reflection on our relationship with uncertainty which utilised ACT principles to reframe anxious thought patterns.

A personal reflection on Pink Shirt Day from Changing Minds CEO, Kevin Harper.

The Changing Minds team and Board are delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Harper as Kaitiaki Matua | CEO of Changing Minds.