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“We are a new initiative seeking to develop an inclusive and supportive community which celebrates the value of people living with mental illness through its pursuit of artistic innovation. Right now we're looking to grow our community! If this sounds like something you want to be a part of then like/share the Facebook page and invite others to do the same. We're currently looking for volunteers with lived experience to share a bit about themselves and tell us how they think we can improve our mental health & well-being as a society.” - https://www.facebook.com/awesomecreativepeople/ 

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PODer gets national award!

We’re proud of you, Azeria! This PODer’s received a national award for her POD project, a short film. Check out Azeria’s full story https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/home/our-work/story/36/167/azeria-dsouza

Applications are now open for our third POD programme! If you’re 17-24 or keen on mentoring, we want to hear from you. Head to POD’s website for more info https://pod.org.nz/

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We were excited to see Lucy's name in the news today! She talks about 13 Reasons Why, and the things that she liked and didn't like about the show. We are so lucky to have her wisdom, experience, and voice helping others in NZ.

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It's World Health Day today and the focus is on Depression - #LetsTalk. Some conversations are scary, but asking someone experiencing a difficult time with their mental health, ‘how you going?’, isn't. 

Thanks @timetochangecampaign for this great message! If you think you or someone you know might be experiencing depression go to depression.org.nz or call the Depression Helpline 0800 111 757. 

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“I want to create a safe and supportive space for young people of all backgrounds to come together, share and connect, to treat ourselves and others as equals – as well as pass on the knowledge I’ve gained from my experiences,” - Sarikha 

Sarikha was part of the second Point of Difference (POD) incubator, and has worked hard and crafted her dreams and is now part of Lifehack’s Flourishing Fellowship! To learn more about her next steps- https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/5128-pimp-rika-s-social-change-toolkit 

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Azeria's film won the 'open' category at the National Making a Difference film competition finals in Wellington this March!! 

"Such an amazing experience, couldn't have done it without all your support guys! It was the only mental health awareness film shown as well!" - Azeria

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Mental health campaigner Lucy McSweeney wants to shake up mental health education in schools. 

“ It was started by Mt Eden resident Lucy McSweeney, 21, who hoped to use her personal battle with mental health to raise the standard of mental health education in schools. 

"I wasn't prepared to deal with it, and also importantly, neither were my friends - it is tough and scary for young people to see their friend change," she said.

"All young Kiwis need to know how to best keep themselves well and support each other."

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“Emotions are not good or bad — they just are.”

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Fantastic comics depicting personal experience of anxiety. What better way to explain a feeling to someone than expressing it in comic form?

Learn more about anxiety here - https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/a-z/resource/5/anxiety  

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“ A creative hobby isn’t necessarily about producing creative works that are impressive, but instead act as a way to release pent-up emotions. For this reason art therapy has been used for many years to treat sufferers of trauma and mental illness.” 

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"Art helps me not think about things so much," he says, "my thoughts get overwhelming. I paint when I'm sick, and I paint when I'm well."

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Carmen’s persistence in tackling the daily challenges that come with living in a post-earthquake city, along with her need to keep drawing no matter what, helped her to become strong again.

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Interview with Natalie Lanfear!

“Things that help manage my mental wellness are exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, attempting to have balance in my life with trusted family and friends. Being extremely honest with myself within how I’m feeling, saying no doing tasks or events where appropriate, doing hobbies that I enjoy and knowing my personality, which lies towards ambivert qualities. For example, I love being around people but also know my limits and need time and space to be alone to recharge whilst knowing within myself this is alright.”

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Today we are remembering the day that changed Christchurch and our whānau forever. Take some time today, to reflect on how you and your loved ones are feeling. Healing takes time, remember to be kind to yourself and others, and check out All Right? for more information and support.

And remember, help is available if you need it. Call the Earthquake Support Line on 0800 777 846 anytime to talk about how you're feeling.

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GO AZERIA!!!

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"I learnt how to express myself through art.”..The show would be a multimedia production, comprising of her own original music, poetry, art film, drama and dance. The production is planned to tie in with Mental Health Awareness Week in October this year.

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“Some people are terrified of the unknown but anything that goes bump in the night, Maori are interested in. Most indigenous cultures are.”