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The Mentemia blog
Our latest collection of insights, advice, tips and techniques for your mental wellbeing.
Weave wellbeing habits into your day with DOT then DAT
Discover DOT then DAT – one of Sir JK’s tricks for building new habits into his day.
21 wellbeing wisdom reads and listens for 2022
Here’s a round-up of the best reading and listening recommendations to take with you into 2022 from the Open Minded podcast in 2021.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: Take time to kōrero
How do you connect with others? Let’s start the conversation today.
6 Pillars: Connect. Why building close bonds is good for our wellbeing
Connection is something we need to prioritise, even when life gets busy. Find out why in this edition of the 6 pillars series.
Understanding the stages of sleep
What really happens to your brain and body when you sleep?
How to spot bullying
Chances are you have experienced or seen bullying before. Learn how to spot it and what it can look like.
Six ways Jazz Thornton looks after her mental wellbeing
Find out how this mental health activist and Young New Zealander of the Year 2021 keeps herself well and thriving.
6 Pillars: Enjoy! Why you should make time for fun
Making time to enjoy things is really important for mental wellbeing. Find out why in this edition of the 6 pillars series.
Voices of Mentemia: Shantelle Thompson on showing up for herself
Hear what this warrior, world champion and Mum has learnt about facing hard truths, recognising her own limits and putting her mental wellbeing first.
7 must-read mental wellbeing articles for 2021
Here’s a round-up of the most popular posts from the Mentemia blog in the last year.
How to handle health information overload
Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of health information out there? You’re not alone. Dr Nic Gill shares some tips.
Sleep: Why it’s essential for your mental wellbeing
Learn why sleep is the key to good mental wellbeing and how to improve yours.
Seven symptoms of burnout and how to recover
What to look out for so you know when to step back and let yourself recover.