Publications

Walk a Mile in Our Shoes

He tuara, ngā tapuwae tuku iho ō ngā Mātua Tūpuna

Exploring Discrimination Within and Towards Families and Whanau of People Diagnosed with 'Mental Illness"

Mental Health Foundation Biennial Review 07/08

This review is packed with examples of how the Foundation is putting the 2006-2010 Stratgeic Plan into practice.

Destination Recovery

Change in Mind / Kia Puāwai ā Mua

This book about the history of the Mental Health Foundation documents 30 years of changing attitudes and advocacy for mental health in New Zealand. It is available for purchase ($40) from our Online Shop.

RIS Brochure

Fighting Shadows: Self-stigma and Mental Illness, Whawhai Atu te Whakama Hihira

This study explored the issue of self-stigma (often called internalised stigma) from the perspective of people with experience of mental illness. It investigated the causes and effects of self-stigma and discussed means of combating it amongst people with experience of mental illness.

I Haven't Told Them, They Haven't Asked:The Employment Experiences of People with Experience of Mental Illness

This report presents the findings of research undertaken with 22 people with experience of mental illness, who were asked about their employment experiences. The report has been supported by a review of literature published separately, focusing on the issues regarding employment, mental illness and stigma and discrimination.

Paolo (SPINZ English version)

Paolo (SPINZ Samoan version)

MHF Strategic Plan

MHF Annual Review

Respect Costs Nothing: A Survey of Discrimination Faced by People With Experience of Mental Illness in Aotearoa New Zealand

This was a unique New Zealand survey of 785 people with experience of a mental illness. The survey asked people with experience of mental illness about the nature of any discrimination they may have experienced.