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Discrimination is one of the biggest barriers to recovering from and living well with mental illness and disability. Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge. Whether you're looking for information on diagnosis, updates on new research, or just want to hear from someone who's been there, take a listen bring some attention to your own mental health and wellbeing. Find more at https://www.facebook.com/empowering.journeys
Saturday: Wrapping Up Mental Health Awareness Week!As we conclude the Fighting Stigma Mental Health Awareness Week special series, Vanessa speaks with Lisa from Progress to Health about the Caro Garden nursery programme that Lisa co-leads. This year’s MHAW theme is “Community is what we create together,” and Lisa shares inspiring stories of the community being built at Caro Gardens.Progress to Health is a community-based organization with 25 years of expertise in supporting people with long-term mental health conditions or disabilities throughout the Waikato, Taranaki, and Taupo regions. They focus on helping individuals make positive changes in their lives by achieving personal goals and reconnecting with their community.With an emphasis on supporting and developing strengths through individual or group activities, Progress to Health enhances both mental and physical well-being.Learn more about their incredible work and how they are making a difference in the community here:Enhancing Mental and Physical Wellbeing | Progress to Health
Whakawhetai Friday: Spreading Gratitude and Good Vibes!Join us as Vanessa from Fighting Stigma interviews Neroli and Adam from Evolve Peer Support Trust, a peer-led charitable trust dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing mental health concerns, with a focus on depression and anxiety.Evolve Peer Support Trust is all about embracing the humanity of our journeys and helping us rediscover the strengths that enable us to live full and confident lives. Their mindfulness-based approach creates a compassionate environment where people with anxiety and/or depression can connect and improve their mental health and wellbeing.What makes Evolve truly special is that it’s run by people who are on their own journey with depression and/or anxiety. With compassion and respect, they walk alongside you, helping to reduce the footprints of depression or anxiety in your life while reclaiming your quality of life. All facilitators have their own experiences with mental wellbeing and guide the group with sensitivity and compassion.Tune in to hear more about their incredible work and how they are making a difference in the community. To find out more about the great programmes and groups they run visit their website Mental Health Support | Evolve Peer Support Trust | Hamilton (evolvepeertrust.com)
Tuhono Thursday: Connecting with Your Community!Today Vanessa from Fighting Stigma interviews Slay and Logan from Rainbow Hub Waikato, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating spaces and working alongside communities to embrace, celebrate, and support diversity and identity. Rainbow Hub Waikato is all about ensuring that everyone thrives and feels empowered to be themselves.Join Vanessa, Slay, and Logan as they share their thoughts, experiences, and laughter about the importance of connection within the Rainbow Community. Discover more about the incredible support Rainbow Hub offers and how they are making a difference in the community.Find out more about Rainbow Hub Waikato here: Home - Rainbow Hub Waikato
Whanau Wednesday: Celebrating Whanau!This week, Vanessa from Fighting Stigma interviews Ali and Mel from Yellow Brick Road, a national organization dedicated to providing support for whānau who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges. Yellow Brick Road believes that connection, a sense of belonging, and working together are crucial for the wellbeing of all individuals, whānau, and communities.Join Vanessa, Ali, and Mel as they discuss the importance of whānau support and share insights on how Yellow Brick Road is making a difference. Learn more about their incredible work and how you can get in touch with them here: Mental health support for families - Yellow Brick Road
Tautoko Tuesday: Supporting Others!Today, Vanessa from Fighting Stigma interviews Renee, a kaitautoko from He Kete Aronui, a whānau-based kaupapa designed and delivered by the Māori Women’s Welfare League. He Kete Aronui supports whānau in developing parenting skills through a Te Ao Māori lens, building solutions for whānau to be positive role models for their tamariki, and guiding and supporting whānau when engaging with government agencies.Join Vanessa and Renee as they discuss the importance of whānau support and the incredible work He Kete Aronui is doing to empower families. Learn more about their initiatives and how to get involved here: He Kete Aronui (mwwl.org.nz)
Manaaki Monday: Spreading Kindness! Today Vanessa interviews Emma from Know Your Stuff NZ, a peer-led community organization committed to harm reduction. Manaaki Monday is all about kindness and the ripple effect that can come from a small act of kindness.Know Your Stuff NZ is Aotearoa’s original provider of drug-checking services. Along with the New Zealand Drug Foundation and the Needle Exchange programme, they offer free and confidential drug checking and harm reduction services at clinics and events across the motu.
Finding your focus for the year.Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Meaning (Part 10 of Action for Happiness 10 Keys to Happier Living).Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Acceptance (Part 9 of Action for Happiness 10 Keys to Happier Living)Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Part 6 of 10 Acgtion for Happiness 10 Keys to happier LivingSit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Awareness - Part 4 of 10 Action for Happiness -Keys to Happier Living.Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Exercise- Part 3 of 10 Action for Happiness 10 Keys to happier Living.Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Relating - part 2 of 10 Action for Happiness 10 Keys to happiness.Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Giving - Part 1 of 10 Keys to Happy Living. Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Asking for help. Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 Reconnect Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Things that can improve our happiness. Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Spoon Theory and Te Wha Tapa Wha. Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Te Whare Tapa Wha Part 4 of 4 Taha Wairua Spiritual Wellbeing Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Te Whare Tapa Wha Taha Whanau Social Wellbeing. Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Te Whare Tapa Wha - Taha Tinana Physical Wellbeing Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Te Whare Tapa Wha - Hinengaro - Mental and Emotional wellbeing Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Altrustric August Action For Happiness Calendar Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Self-Compassion and the Freedom It Can Give. Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Laughter is the best medicine. Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
The Importance of Routine Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Action for Happiness J7ump Back July Calendar Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Joyful June Action for Happiness Calendar Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Wellbeing Recovery Action Plan Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Pink Shirt Day Sit down with Vanessa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Personal Responsibility Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Resilience. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Meaningful May Action for Happiness calendar. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Self Care in Face of Adversity. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Techniques to calm your nervous system. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Friendly February Action for Happiness Calendar Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Self care over summer. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Action for Happiness Happier January Calendar Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Creating your happy New Year Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Aiming for good enough. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
The Importance of Being King and Gentle with Yourself Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
December Kindness Calendar. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
5 Ways to Wellbeing Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Preparing for Christmas Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Getting ready for the end of the year. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Actions for Happiness - New Ways November Calendar Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Internalised Stigma. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Optimistic October Action for Happiness Calendar. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
MHAW - Take Time to Korero. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Delta 2 alert level strategies to feel OK. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Introduction to Just a Thought (online courses) Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Five Ways to Wellbeing. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
The little things that trip us up. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Altruistic August Calendar. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Mindfulness Part 2 of 2. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Mindfulness - Part 1 of 2 Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Winter Wellbeing and School Holiday Survival Tips. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.
Action for Happiness Jump Back Up July Calendar. Fighting Stigma is hosted by people who have lived experience of mental illness, and for the mental health sector.