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Art of healing

Innovation / BY Susanne Ritzenhoff

Art of healing

2 min read

Susanne Ritzenhoff Director Toi Ora knows creativity is a means to support wellbeing, and works to provide a therapeutic and non-judgemental environment where people can explore that.

AI Uncovered

Innovation / BY Simon Kozak Editor

AI Uncovered

2 min read

Our top 10 take aways as Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Care is increasingly used in health care settings. y

I Am Vape: A Picture Book About the Dangers of Vaping.

Book reviews / BY Charyl Robinson

I Am Vape: A Picture Book About the Dangers of Vaping.

1 min read

You need to read I Am Vape: A Picture Book About the Dangers of Vaping. It’s a sharp, unsettling look at how vaping hooks young people, wrap

Her Say by Jackie Clarke and the Aunties

Book reviews / BY Dr Moana Tane

Her Say by Jackie Clarke and the Aunties

1 min read

You need to read Her Say by Jackie Clarke and the Aunties. It’s not just a book—it’s a testament to resilience, survival, and the sheer powe

Working Through Menopause by Dr. Mache Seibel

Book reviews / BY Gil Sewell

Working Through Menopause by Dr. Mache Seibel

1 min read

Working Through Menopause by Dr. Mache Seibel is the book you didn’t realise you needed. This isn’t just about biology—it’s about how menopa

Time is now

Systems Change / BY Sarah Rowland

Time is now

2 min read

Sarah Rowland,Co-Founder & Co-Chair, Eating Disorder Carer Support New Zealand (EDCS) says Eating disorders are not just about food, weight, or vanity.Without systemic change, lives will continue to be lost, and many will suffer unnecessarily.

Why should I talk to YOU

Systems Change / BY Megan Elizabeth

Why should I talk to YOU

3 min read

Changing Minds, Engagement and Insights Lead, Megan Elizabeth asks why are we still hearing that spaces and conversations aren’t welcoming for Tāngata Mātau ā-wheako?

VR Vaping

Innovation / BY Adam Hutchinson

VR Vaping

2 min read

Adam Hutchinson Founder @ oVRcome talks the need for scale for a VR vaping intervention

What does the Mental Health Bill mean for you?

Systems Change / BY Sonya Russell

What does the Mental Health Bill mean for you?

2 min read

Sonya Russell Director Mental Health and Addiction Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing asks does the Bill go far enough?

Addiction Aotearoa. Whāriki champions unfinished fight against Inequity

Wellbeing / BY Simon Kozak Editor

Addiction Aotearoa. Whāriki champions unfinished fight against Inequity

1 min read

Te Whāriki o te Ara Oranga responds to Governments challenge to think differently about addiction in Aotearoa

Survivor-Designed AI Therapist

Innovation / BY Tamara Waugh

Survivor-Designed AI Therapist

4 min read

EmpowerME founder Tamara Waugh knows survivors of sexual harm are more capable than they are often recognised to be. But the current bio-medical model of care is poorly funded, riddled with unconscious bias, and ineffective for those who need it most.

Change Starts With You Register for Ignition 25 Today

Innovation / BY Simon Kozak Editor

Change Starts With You Register for Ignition 25 Today

1 min read

The mental health system in Aotearoa isn’t working for everyone. One in five New Zealanders experience mental distress each year, yet too ma

A fine balance

Wellbeing / BY Tyron Pini

A fine balance

1 min read

Wise Groups Tyron Pini says results show that for people who have experienced homelessness, specialised employment support can enable them to further achieve independence and fulfil their potential.

Smoke and Mirrors

Opinion / BY Charyl Robinson

Smoke and Mirrors

2 min read

Charyl Robinson Co-Founder @ Vape-Free Kids NZ talks youth sub culture and addiction linked to Vaping in NZ

Working back to wellbeing

Wellbeing / BY Tyron Pini

Working back to wellbeing

3 min read

General Manager Workwise Tyron Pini reveals best practice when it comes to supporting people with health challenges to return to or stay in employment

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