New Zealand Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Mā te kōrero, ka ora - a little chat can go a long way.
This MHAW is all about connecting with the people in our lives and creating space for conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Whether it’s checking in with a mate, having a kōrero over some kai or saying hello to a stranger, a little chat can go a long way.
World Mental Health Day 2021
Look after your mental health, Australia.
The theme for WMHD in Australia this year is “look after your mental health, Australia”. Good mental health is when we can cope with the stressors of our daily lives, participate in loving relationships, contribute to our community, and work towards our goals. Everyone has mental health. And we can all benefit from looking after our own mental health and the mental health of our communities.
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day 2021
Connection is so important right now… but increasingly difficult as we navigate the challenges that have come with Covid 19.
So, we will be providing a platform for our network to connect during MHAW starting Monday 27th September, with daily live kōrero (chats) on Zoom between Sir John Kirwan and various inspirational guests.
The chats will explore:
Mentemia's 6 pillars of wellbeing
The importance of connection during uncertain times
Ways to start a conversation and build connection.
Click any of the tiles below to register for a session and to find resources and content to support your wellbeing.
MOVE with Nats Levi
Start your MHAW off on the right foot with fitness guru Nats Levi. Sir JK and Nats will be discussing the MOVE pillar and providing ways to include a bit of movement in your every day. There’s nothing quite like those post-workout endorphins!
CONNECT with Jazz Thornton
On Tuesday, young New Zealander of the year and Voice of Mentemia Jazz Thornton will be catching up with Sir JK to discuss the importance of connection and sharing ways to connect during lockdowns and alert level changes.
CHILL with Dr. Tony Fernando
Wednesday’s webinar might send you to sleep… But not in the way you might think! Sleep specialist Dr. Tony Fernando will be chilling with Sir JK, discussing the powerful practice of meditation and how to introduce it into your life.
ENJOY with The Eggplant Boys
Instagram duo, Charlie and Seymore AKA The Eggplant Boys will be joining Sir JK on Thursday to share just how simple it is to enjoy, with cool vibes and delicious kai in the kitchen!
DO with Jase Te Patu
The DO pillar is all about learning! And, just by attending this webinar you’ll be doing just that. Award-winning wellbeing advocate Jase Te Patu will be joining Sir JK on Friday to close off MHAW and leave you feeling inspired to continue looking after your wellbeing far beyond MHAW.
More wellbeing activities, content and resources…
If you’re hungry for more wellbeing content this MHAW, we’ve got you covered. Visit this page for additional pre-recorded webinars, resources, activities, and content.