Positive outcomes have been reported as a result of mental health awareness week programmes. Several techniques have been implemented to raise awareness and combat the stigma associated with mental illness, including family member participation, treatment sensitization, and social inclusion.

Lack of understanding about mental diseases creates a barrier to the delivery of mental health…

In current years, there has been increasing recognition of the critical role mental health plays in accomplishing global development goals, as evidenced by mental health's inclusion in the Sustainable Development Goals. Depression is a significant cause of disability. Suicide is the second-highest cause of death among adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 29. People with severe mental health issues die early due to as many as two decades before due to preventable physical diseases.…

This MHAW is about linking people in our lives and building space for Mental Health Week and wellbeing discussions. Whether it's a matched checking, a kôrero over a kai, or a stranger's hello, a little chat can go a long way.

We chose this because our little daily conversation is surprisingly essential – and it makes a big difference for our mental health – so we want you to notice the kōrero that makes you feel good and do it more often. Over…

With so many employees now Hybrid working (working from both home and in the office), HR departments are now, more than ever, looking at ways to promote employee wellbeing at work. One such solution, is offering workplace wellness webinars to offer practical wellness help that is both easy to set up and answers many of the health and wellness issues that staff face in their day to day lives.

There are many different elements that make up a good employee wellness program. One such…

Everyone should ‘Know Your Numbers’ – BMI, blood pressure and even glucose and cholesterol levels. But unfortunately, so many people don’t get their health regularly checked – and miss out on the key warning signs.Around a third of people in the UK have high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other illnesses but unfortunately most of these people are not even aware of their levels of blood pressure. It does not have any symptoms so the only way to find out is to…