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Scoop
09-06-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Men's Health Week Chance To Check In On Your Mental Health
Press Release – New Zealand Government This Government is making help more accessible through grassroots organisations and nationally available digital and telehealth services. Minister for Mental Health Men's Health Week is a good and timely reminder that no one should ever feel ashamed or afraid to reach out for support with their mental health challenges in their time of need, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. 'New Zealand has made strides over the last couple of decades in reducing stigma and discrimination when it comes to talking about mental health in New Zealand, however we know that there's still more work needed to continue breaking down the barriers,' Mr Doocey says. 'We know men are less likely to reach out for help and are overrepresented in New Zealand's suicide statistics. This Government is working at pace to increase access to support so we can ensure when people are reaching out for support, they receive it when and where they need it. 'However, we know that there are still too many Kiwis who aren't reaching out in their time of need. That is why this Government is making help more accessible through grassroots organisations and nationally available digital and telehealth services. 'More people are now able to access free counselling sessions through Gumboot Friday, we've used the Mental Health Innovation Fund to scale up and support great initiatives like Mates in Construction, YouthLine and the Mental Health Foundation. 'This Government has also boosted spending on mental health in the Budget and prioritised frontline services, strengthened the focus on early intervention and prevention to take action earlier when someone is confronting a challenge. 'As New Zealand's first Minister for Mental Health, I've been leading a programme of work to improve access to support and make sure we have the workforce to answer the call when someone needs help. 'Whether it's men's health week or any other day, talking to your mates, family or a mental health practitioner, I would encourage you to have the conversation about how you're really doing. The first step is often the hardest but it's important to remember asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.'
Scoop
09-06-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Men's Health Week Chance To Check In On Your Mental Health
Minister for Mental Health Men's Health Week is a good and timely reminder that no one should ever feel ashamed or afraid to reach out for support with their mental health challenges in their time of need, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. 'New Zealand has made strides over the last couple of decades in reducing stigma and discrimination when it comes to talking about mental health in New Zealand, however we know that there's still more work needed to continue breaking down the barriers,' Mr Doocey says. 'We know men are less likely to reach out for help and are overrepresented in New Zealand's suicide statistics. This Government is working at pace to increase access to support so we can ensure when people are reaching out for support, they receive it when and where they need it. 'However, we know that there are still too many Kiwis who aren't reaching out in their time of need. That is why this Government is making help more accessible through grassroots organisations and nationally available digital and telehealth services. 'More people are now able to access free counselling sessions through Gumboot Friday, we've used the Mental Health Innovation Fund to scale up and support great initiatives like Mates in Construction, YouthLine and the Mental Health Foundation. 'This Government has also boosted spending on mental health in the Budget and prioritised frontline services, strengthened the focus on early intervention and prevention to take action earlier when someone is confronting a challenge. 'As New Zealand's first Minister for Mental Health, I've been leading a programme of work to improve access to support and make sure we have the workforce to answer the call when someone needs help. 'Whether it's men's health week or any other day, talking to your mates, family or a mental health practitioner, I would encourage you to have the conversation about how you're really doing. The first step is often the hardest but it's important to remember asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.'
Scoop
23-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Silence On Mental Health Initiatives In Budget 2025 Is Concerning
MATES in Construction - Latest News [Page 1] The government places a strong emphasis on welcoming overseas investors to fund its infrastructure pipeline, but we urge them to remain steadfast on the wellbeing of our workers who will put these projects into motion, says MATES in Construction Chief ... More >> Fly The Flag For Suicide Prevention Monday, 5 September 2022, 10:14 am | MATES in Construction This week you are likely to see a flag flying over a construction site near you. Over 1000 flags will be flying on sites across Aotearoa New Zealand as the industry comes together for its third year of Fly the Flag. Driven by the charity MATES in ... More >> MATES In Construction Signs First Local Government Partnership Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 11:56 am | MATES in Construction Whanganui District Council has signed up to a partnership with MATES in Construction (MATES), for training and support services to promote mental health and suicide awareness among construction workers. MATES will work alongside Whanganui District Council ... More >> Mental Health Crisis In Construction Industry Is Getting Worse – Survey Wednesday, 15 June 2022, 11:07 am | MATES in Construction A new survey reveals the mental health crisis in the construction sector is getting worse, as the industry grapples with COVID-19 disruptions, failing businesses and critical supply shortages. The survey, conducted for suicide prevention charity MATES ... More >> Pandemic Stress Increases Need For Mental Health Support – Survey Thursday, 10 February 2022, 9:54 am | MATES in Construction A new survey of over 1200 construction workers shows that the huge stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening the mental health crisis in the industry, says Mates in Construction CEO Victoria McArthur. Mates in Construction is a workplace ... More >> Construction Industry Flying The Flag For Suicide Prevention Monday, 8 November 2021, 1:37 pm | MATES in Construction 660 flags will fly over 450 construction sites around the country and the Auckland Harbour Bridge will be lit up for our mates this week as the industry stands up in support of mental health and suicide prevention, says Mates in Construction CEO Victoria ... More >> Branz Study Reveals Higher Rates Of Suicide In The Construction Industry Than Previously Thought Thursday, 28 October 2021, 10:45 am | MATES in Construction New Otago University research has revealed that New Zealand's construction workers are more than two times more likely to die by suicide than the rest of the workforce. The research has been commissioned by suicide prevention and support program MATES ... More >> MATES In Construction Welcomes Government Funding Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 9:10 am | MATES in Construction Workplace mental health and suicide prevention charity MATES in Construction says new government funding will allow it to expand its support to construction workers right around the country. The charity has received $600,000 in one off funding from ... More >> Mental health charity encourages Kiwis to light a candle this World Suicide Prevention Day Thursday, 9 September 2021, 9:30 am | MATES in Construction Mental health charity MATES in Construction is urging Kiwis to light a candle in their window at 8pm on September the 10th to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. MATES in Construction is a mental health charity which works with people in the construction ... More >> MATES In Construction Announce Partnership With Reece Group Monday, 2 August 2021, 9:25 am | MATES in Construction The campaign to improve mental health in the construction sector has received a boost, with Reece Group announcing a new partnership with the MATES in Construction suicide prevention programme. MATES in Construction is a workplace based ... More >>
