1. Mental Wellbeing – what we aspire to

2. The facts
47% of New Zealanders are likely to experience mental illness in their lifetime
6% of New Zealanders experience high or very high levels of psychological distress
between 2008 – 2013, the number of New Zealanders using anti-depressants increased by nearly 23% from 348,000 to 428,000.

3. Debra Lampshire

4. Changing the dialogue
“The system works best when clinicians and “service users” come together. Remarkable outcomes are possible. We are a group of people that need to be cared about, not cared for.”
You may not have a choice about what’s happened to you, but you do have a choice about your future.
Never underestimate the power of love, never underestimate you ability to impact the lives of others . Always expect the best of everyone, have the highest expectations. No one knows what they are capable of until they’re put in the position to excel.

5. Mental wellbeing Not a Health and Safety issue
About creating a culture where everyone can flourish including people experiencing mental distress
Positive mental health is all about creating communities and workplaces where people can flourish psychologically
 Employment is key to recovery

6. Mental wellbeing Not a Health and Safety issue
About creating a culture where everyone can flourish including people experiencing mental distress
Positive mental health is all about creating communities and workplaces where people can flourish psychologically
 Employment is key to recovery

7. Mental Wellbeing
Too often in the past we’ve seen it as a liability, whereas in fact mental wellbeing is one of New Zealand’s greatest resources. All New Zealanders stand to benefit from a new approach to reducing mental illnesses and improving wellbeing across the whole population.

8. Mental Wellbeing
Too often in the past we’ve seen it as a liability, whereas in fact mental wellbeing is one of New Zealand’s greatest resources. All New Zealanders stand to benefit from a new approach to reducing mental illnesses and improving wellbeing across the whole population.

9. Open Minds