MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 reminded us to take a moment to take stock of our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us - to take a look at the experiences, actions, relationships and surroundings that make us feel good, stay well and uplift our wellbeing.
The theme was Reimagine Wellbeing Together: He Tirohanga Anamata - an opportunity to build on the things we’d been doing to look after ourselves, and to reimagine wellbeing together during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
When our mental wellbeing is strong and our workplace is safe, supportive and inclusive, we are far more likely to feel engaged, be productive and have higher morale and job satisfaction.
The theme was Reimagine Wellbeing Together: He Tirohanga Anamata - an opportunity to build on the things we’d been doing to look after ourselves, and to reimagine wellbeing together during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
When our mental wellbeing is strong and our workplace is safe, supportive and inclusive, we are far more likely to feel engaged, be productive and have higher morale and job satisfaction.
te whare tapa whā
The week was was led by daily themes, based on Te Whare Tapa Whā; a health model designed by leading Māori health advocate and Mental Health Foundation patron, Sir Mason Durie in the 1980's; a framework that is just as relevant today.
Te Whare Tapa Whā describes health and wellbeing as a wharenui (meeting house) with four walls and a foundation, that helps us identify where we need extra support.
Te Whare Tapa Whā describes health and wellbeing as a wharenui (meeting house) with four walls and a foundation, that helps us identify where we need extra support.
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The four walls represent:
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For ideas that focus on each of the specific areas, check out the links below.
NEED HELP?
If you or someone in your team could do with some extra support, contact EAPworks to have a chat about how we can help.
0800 SELFHELP | 0800 735 343
info@eapworks.co.nz
Other mental health resources
0800 SELFHELP | 0800 735 343
info@eapworks.co.nz
Other mental health resources
