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
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

Understanding mental health and
wellbeing (Taha hinengaro)
Fact sheet
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

Te Whare Tapa W
Taha wairua
Spiritual
Taha hinengaro
Mental & emotional
Taha tinana
Physical
Taha whānau
Family & social
Whenua
Land, roots
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
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Culture
Social
relationships
Historical
context
Physical
health
Spiritual
wellbeing
Economic
& political
systems
Envir
onment
Increasing positive feelings & ways to manage negative experiences
Feeling good
Oranga
Increasing our ability to do the things that give us meaning and purpose
Functioning well
Mātauranga
Increasing opportunities to connect so we feel valued and have a sense of belonging
Supportive relationships
Whanaungatanga
What works to create mental wellbeing
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Fact Sheet
Mental health and wellbeing definitions
Mental health
Mental health is more than the absence of illness. The World Health Organization (2014) defines
etal health as ...a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own
potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is
ale to ake a otriutio to her or his ouity. Like physial health, we a all eefit fro
looking after our mental health.
Metal ellbeig also ko as positie etal health ad flourishig
Mental wellbeing is more than the absence of mental illness and it is more than feeling happy.
Someone with positive mental health and high wellbeing is feeling good, functioning well, has
satisfaction with life, is developing as a person, and has strong relationships.
Poor mental health
Poor mental health is a state of low mental wellbeing where your ability to cope with the day-to-
day pressures of life, work produtiely or otriute to a ouity are ipaired. A perso’s
ability to realise their potential is hampered because of impacts on their emotions and thinking,
and in turn their behaviours.
Mental health problems (also known as mental distress or mental illness)
We all have times when we struggle with our mental health, but mental health problems develop
when these difficult experiences or feelings go on for a long time and affect our ability to enjoy
and live our lives in the way we want to. You might receive a specific diagnosis from your doctor,
or just feel more generally that you are experiencing poor mental health.
Resilience
Resilience is the ability to spring back from and successfully adapt to the ongoing demands and
challenges of life. An increasing body of research from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and
sociology shows that most people bounce back from risks, stress, crises, and trauma and
experience life success. Resilience can be considered an individual character trait, a set of skills
and learnings or as part of an emotional response. Resilience can also be considered a
characteristic of communities.
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The business case for wellbeing
Fact sheet
Mental health problems are common
In 2016, a survey of New Zealanders 15 years and older showed:


80%



1
30%


1
33%


1
1 in 4
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

1
1 in 2



2 in 6
at work











5
A Ministry of Health Survey
2
found Across the world
3
4






7
Costs from not taking action

3


feeling unwell)





















9











as many presentee
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


The Law







8








6.7
million
days
$1.4
billion
$1500
3x
10%
5













How work impacts mental health
Fact sheet
Areas of work that can impact wellbeing

Factors to consider Risk factors Protective factors
Work and its
content
· 
· 

· 
· 

· 
· 
· 
· 

· 

· 
· 
· 

· 
· 


Relationships
· 


· 
· 
· 
· 

· 

· 
· 

peers
· 

· 

· 
Purpose and
meaning
· 
· 

· 
· 

· 
· 
· 
· 
career

· 
· 
· 
· 
· 
· 
Leadership,
management
and Supervision
· 

· 
· 
· 

· 
· 
· 
· 

· 
· 
· 

· 
· 
· 

6
Potential impacts on health
Demands Resources
> =
Job Stress
 Reward or Gain
> =
Job Stress
Job stress










Long term impact








Job demands stressors



Job resources


Rewards


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

Work areas that can be modied to reduce or prevent job stress
Challenge versus stress








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

















Positive work environments
Fact sheet



















Getting started






safe supporive strengthen
Psychologically healthy
environment
Safe
Manaakitanga
Fair & empathetic
approaches
Supportive
Āwhinatia
Boosting mental
wellbeing & resilience
Strong
Kia Tautoko
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






















Key elements for creating positive environments
Lived values are essential










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Handout
Evaluating success
It’s important to measure the impact of your wellbeing
activities. Knowing the reach and impact you achieved
will help you learn what worked and what didn’t and help
build a case for future mental health and wellbeing
initiatives.
Not all your wellbeing activities need to focus on making
broad change remember to decide what area you are
trying to improve and focus on measuring that area.
Working out where to start
Where are we starting from and where do we want to go?
Assess what is needed and wanted from staff and management. Set goals &
priorities, and identify audience and resources.
Decide what outcomes you want to achieve and describe how you will know
when you have reached your goal.
What’s the best way to get there?
Plan how you can reach you goals, which steps to take first and who to start
with.
Think about who needs to be involved, what resources you will need and
how to ensure ongoing engagement.
Take the first step
Take action, start small and build on success.
Make sure you have clear messages and that everyone knows what is
happening.
Involve key leaders and staff to champion activities.
Check you progress
Evaluate progress towards your goals, what worked, what could be improved
and what is next.
Revisit the plan regularly easure hat has or hast happeed – how
people feel things are going, have there been any changes?
Check-in through discussions during one-on-ones and in team meetings.
You ca use the Positie ork eiroets atrix ad Tea discussio
orksheet to review how plans are progressing.
ASSESS
PLAN
DO
EVALUATE
Often when we talk
about evaluation and
reviewing it can seem
complicated.
The reality is that this
should be simple,
otherwise we tend not
to do it.
Celebrate your successes
Remember to share your results and your
successes with others (colleagues and leaders)
Share your learnings
Dot sh aa fro sharig the thigs that
didt go as ell or challeges. These are
important lessons for next time and for others
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www.good4work.nz
A free online workplace wellbeing
tool
Staff surveys
Include and review questions in your staff
surveys around wellbeing. You can use
various online questionnaires, and you
can also create questions based on what
staff have identified as important to their
mental wellbeing.
Remember to link your questions to the
key elements needed to create a
mentally healthy environment and
mental wellbeing for staff.
Possible survey questions:
I feel comfortable bringing my whole self to work, including my full range of healthy
emotions. (Rate your level of agreement)
I feel safe to take calculated risks, make mistakes and be vulnerable in front of my
teammates and manager. (Rate your level of agreement)
All things considered, how satisfied are you with your present job?
Do you feel stressed in organising your work time to meet demands?
Overall, I am satisfied with the amount of control and involvement I have at work.
(Rate your level of agreement)
Do you feel capable and effective in your work on a day-to-day basis?
To what extent do you receive help and support from other people when you need it?
I receive regular and constructive feedback on my performance.
(Rate your level of agreement)
How satisfied are you with the balance between the time you spend on your work and
the time you spend on other aspects of your life?
What stops you from improving your mental wellbeing?
What initiatives would you like to see implemented or continued in your workplace to
support you and others to improve mental wellbeing?
Other resources:
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Think about how your workplace affects how you feel, function and connect with others.
Worksheet
Positive work environments matrix
What do we need?
What are the barriers?
Safe from things that impact
negatively on mental health
and wellbeing
Supportive when people are
struggling with life
challenges
Strengthen peoples’ skills
and knowledge to attain
optimal mental wellbeing
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Think about how your workplace affects how you feel, function and connect with others.
Discussion instructions:
In pairs (or small groups) discuss what you think we need to have a positive work environment that is safe, supportive and strengthens
our mental wellbeing, and identify any barriers that may exist.
This will help us identify what we may already be doing well and where we can make improvements to support mental wellbeing at
work.
In pairs or small groups:
1. Think about our work (how it is done, when and where and with who).
2. Think about what is needed (in your experience) for you to feel good, get the job done well and have supportive and positive
relationships with your team.
3. You have 5 mins to have a look at the Positie ork eiroets atrix ad discuss the rite do soe of the thigs our
organisation needs (or is doing) to create positive work environments.
4. Then take 5 mins to talk about some of the challenges or barriers faced to achieving a mentally healthy workplace. Write down
these on the worksheet too.
5. Agree on one idea that might make the biggest difference to our workplace.
6. Allocate one person to speak about this idea.
7. Each group will then share back to the main group.
This worksheet can be used to help set priorities for planning and to check on progress.
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Worksheet
Team discussions
Planning for strengthening mental wellbeing in the team
What are the things that we need to have a really good day at work?
What gets in the way of this?
What can we do to make this better as a team?
What other support might we need?
ACTION PLAN
What is one thing that we
will commit to doing as a
team this month?
What resources will
we need?
Who will take the lead to ensure that
it happens?
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Discussion instructions:
In small groups we are going to brainstorm a series of questions, remembering that
the purpose of brainstorming is to generate as many ideas as possible before
evaluating which ones will work for us. You will see these questions on the team
discussion worksheet.
What are the things that we need to have a really good day at work?
What gets in the way of this?
What can we do to make this better as a team?
What other support might we need?
How:
1. Spend 5 minutes just discussing the worksheet questions.
2. From the discussion, as a group spend 5 mins deciding what actions need to
be taken and what behaviours have been agreed. Please note these down on
a worksheet.
To help decide which actions to prioritise or act on first you could:
Have each group member rate their top idea and pick the one with highest
rating, or
Decide based on what the group feel could be achieved in the next week/
month
This worksheet can be used at regular team meetings to check on progress.
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Think about how your workplace affects how you feel,
function and connect with others.
Worksheet
Policy and processes matrix
What do we do well?
What could be better or
is missing?
Fatigue and taking breaks
Bullying
Discrimination and harassment
Stress
Conflict resolution
Expectations around workplace
behaviour
Culture of trust and openness
Diversity and inclusion
Work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements
Supporting people when they are
distressed
Employee assistance programmes
Return to work plans include mental
health problems
Wellbeing programmes
Professional development
Training for leadership and
managers
Opportunities for your people to
identify ways to support their own
wellbeing
Support mental health and wellbeing
initiatives e.g. Mental Health
Awareness Week
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Discussion Instructions:
In groups of three or four identify what policies or processes are in place that
reinforces or supports mental wellbeing.
How:
1. Take a look at the Poliy ad proesses to support etal welleig atri’.
There are some core areas to consider on the matrix.
2. Discuss if you know of any policy or ways of work that support the elements
needed to create a positive environment.
3. Add anything that you think is iportat that is’t already etioed.
4. As a group, identify:
a. What do we do well?
b. What could be improved?
c. What is issig or what do’t we kow aout?
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About the Five Ways to Wellbeing
Research shows there are five
simple things you can do as part
of your daily life – at work and at
home – to build resilience, boost
your wellbeing and lower your risk of
developing mental health problems.
These simple actions are known
internationally as the Five Ways to
Wellbeing
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01 Fact sheet
1 The Five Ways to Wellbeing were developed by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) on behalf of the Foresight Commission in the UK and adapted for
New Zealand by the Mental Health Foundation.
The Five Ways to Wellbeing are – Connect, Be
Active, Keep Learning, Give, and Ta ke Notice.
They help people take care of their mental health
and wellbeing. Regularly practising the Five Ways
is beneficial for everyone – whether you have a
mental health problem or not.
Why the Five Ways work:
Connect: Strengthening relationships with
others and feeling close to and valued by
others, including at work, is critical to boosting
wellbeing.
Keep Learning: Being curious and seeking
out new experiences at work and in life more
generally positively stimulates the brain.
Be Active: Being physically active, including
at work, improves physical health and can
improve mood and wellbeing and decrease
stress, depression and anxiety.
Give: Carrying out acts of kindness, whether
small or large, can increase happiness, life
satisfaction and general sense of wellbeing.
Take Notice: Paying more attention to the
present moment, to thoughts and feelings and
to the world around, boosts our wellbeing.
The Five Ways in action:
Connect with the people around you. With
family, friends, colleagues and neighbours.
Keep Learning. Try something new. Rediscover
an old interest. Take on a new responsibility at
work.
Be Active. Go for a walk or run. Step outside.
Garden. Play a game.
Give. Do something nice for a team mate.
Thank someone. Volunteer your time.
Take Notice. Remark on the unusual. Notice
the changing seasons. Savour the moment.
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Evidence shows that CONNECTING with
others including colleagues, friends, whānau
and the wider community promotes wellbeing,
and helps build a support network for when
times get tough.
We all need to feel close to other people,
and valued by them. At work, having good
relationships with colleagues helps us stay
motivated and engaged. Connecting is about
being there for others, talking and listening,
and feeling a sense of belonging.
“I arrange to meet a friend for lunch once a week. Just an hour away
from the office having a chat, sharing worries and having a laugh
reenergises me. Julia, IT support
Examples:
Talk to someone – and really listen
Organise a shared lunch
Reconnect with an old friend
Eat lunch with colleagues
Find ways to collaborate
Plan a social event at work
Play with your kids
Talk or phone instead of emailing
Join a team or club
Strong relationships with others are an essential part of
building resilience and boosting wellbeing.
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Worksheet
Personal wellbeing plan
Think about how you are already doing this in your everyday life, and at work. How could you do
more of this?
Are there things you used to do in the past you’d like to get ak ito?
Ne atiities you’e ee urious aout tryig?
How could you do more of this at work?
In my life, I already connect with others by:
How it feels when I connect:
I’e oeted ith people i the past y:
New ays of oetig that I’d like to try:
Using this, I plan to
Action:
By when:
e.g. Have coffee with Janet
This Saturday, and once a month
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Setting goals, being open to new ideas and
continuing to LEARN throughout life helps
boost wellbeing and build resilience.
Learning improves our self-esteem, keeps us
connected and involved and helps us adapt to
change and find meaning in our lives. It has also
been shown to help prevent depression in later
years.
Learning is more than just formal education
– it’s about exploring new ideas, seeing
opportunities, embracing new experiences and
sharpening our skills. It means being curious and
having an enquiring mind, in all areas of life.
“Once a month we have a lunchtime workshop. An organising group member
invites someone to talk to us, or do an activity, and we provide sandwiches.
I persuaded my husband to come and give us some basic accounting principles,
and last month we had a demonstration on maintaining a bicycle from the bike
shop – I think they sold two!” AM, Marketing
Examples:
Take a course
Learn an instrument or language
Visit a public art space
Add to your work knowledge
Organise lunchtime workshops
Set a goal and work towards achieving it
Take on a new task or help someone
Get to know your colleagues more
Join a book club
Listen to a podcast or read a journal article
Being curious and seeking out new experiences
positively stimulates the brain.
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Worksheet
Personal wellbeing plan
Think about how you are already doing this in your everyday life, and at work. How could you do
more of this?
Are there thigs you used to do i the past you’d like to get ak ito?
Ne atiities you’e ee urious aout tryig?
How could you do more of this at work?
In my life, I already keep learning by:
How it feels when I learn new things:
Soe ays I’e ejoyed learig i the past:
Ne thigs I’d like to lear, or ays of learig that I’d like to try:
Using this, I plan to
Action:
By when:
e.g. Do a night class in te reo
Next term
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As well as improving physical health and fitness,
being ACTIVE can also improve our mood and
overall mental wellbeing, and decrease stress,
depression and anxiety.
These benefits are increased when we get
outside.
Being active with others can help us feel more
connected, and motivates us to build new
habits.
Being active does not have to mean going for a
run. Do what you can to move your mood. Any
form of physical movement can be beneficial
– find something that you enjoy and that suits
your level of mobility and fitness.
Think about how you could move or stand more
at work – build habits to bring more active
movement into your work day.
“I found that taking short breaks throughout the day helps move my mood.
Ashley
Examples:
Go for a gentle stroll at lunchtime
Join a sports team
Break up long periods of sitting
Have walking meetings
Take a yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi class
Use the stairs instead of the lift
Do some gardening
Try some stretches
Being physically active every day is great for our bodies
and minds.
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Worksheet
Personal wellbeing plan
Think about how you are already doing this in your everyday life, and at work. How could you do
more of this?
Are there thigs you used to do i the past you’d like to get ak ito?
Ne atiities you’e ee urious aout tryig?
How could you do more of this at work?
In my life, I am already active by:
How it feels when I am physically active:
I the past, I’e ee atie y:
Ne physial atiities that I’d like to try:
Using this, I plan to
Action:
By when:
e.g. Go for a walk before work
Tomorrow and every work day
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GIVING is more than just sharing material
things with others. It’s about cultivating a
spirit of generosity and actively supporting
others.
The acts of giving, receiving and being
aware of acts of kindness, even indirectly,
give us a sense of purpose and self-worth.
Giving also builds mana and connection
with others. At work, a culture of giving
helps to build a positive emotional
environment and promotes connection,
empathy and team work.
After our colleague had a stroke, my team decided to raise money for the
Stroke Foundation, and we all went to the office to hand over the cheque.
It felt so good to be part of something that will make a positive difference
to others. Jules, Accounts Manager
Examples:
Compliment someone
Help a colleague with their work
Share your ideas or feedback
Get involved with a charity
Express gratitude - thank someone
Make someone a cup of tea
Support a friend or whānau member
Do the dishes for someone
Perform a random act of kindness for a
colleague, friend or even a stranger
Giving makes us feel good. Carrying out acts of kindness,
whether small or large, can increase happiness, life
satisfaction and general sense of wellbeing.
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Worksheet
Personal wellbeing plan
Think about how you are already doing this in your everyday life, and at work. How could you do
more of this?
Are there thigs you used to do i the past you’d like to get ak ito?
Ne atiities you’e ee urious aout tryig?
How could you do more of this at work?
In my life, I already give to others by:
How it feels when I am generous or kind to others:
I the past, I’e gie to others y:
Ne ays of giig that I’d like to try:
Using this, I plan to
Action:
By when:
e.g. Offer to teach team about excel shortcuts
At next team meeting
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Using ATTENTION to increase awareness,
concentration, and focus on the current
moment and the task at hand, has been
shown to improve wellbeing and mood.
These are skills that can give us greater
creativity, accuracy, and productivity.
Becoming more aware of the present
moment means noticing the sights, smells,
sounds and tastes we’re experiencing,
as well as the thoughts and feelings that
occur from one moment to the next. It’s
about reconnecting with the world around
us, appreciating the little things and
savouring the moment.
“Since I started meditating during my morning break, I am finding I can
stay much calmer when I get difficult calls and have to deal with heated
emotions on the phone. Generally, I don’t feel as stressed when I get home
as I used to. Matthew, Customer Services
Examples:
Keep a beautiful object near your desk
Plan to look up at the night sky
Notice signs of the season changing
Practise gratitude
Try mindfulness meditation
Sit quietly in a garden or park
Listen to your favourite music
Take a break from digital devices
Single-task – do one thing at a time
Paying more attention to the present moment,
to thoughts and feelings and to the world
around us can boost our wellbeing.
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Worksheet
Personal wellbeing plan
Think about how you are already doing this in your everyday life, and at work. How could you do
more of this?
Are there thigs you used to do i the past you’d like to get ak ito?
Ne atiities you’e ee urious aout tryig?
How could you do more of this at work?
In my life, I already take notice by:
How it feels when I am fully present, appreciating the little things:
I the past, I’e take otie y:
Ne ays of takig otie that I’d like to try:
Using this, I plan to
Action:
By when:
e.g. Try out a mindfulness app
This weekend
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Getting help and advice
09 Fact sheet
Raising awareness and opening
up conversations about mental
wellbeing can bring up difficult
things for some people. Make
this sheet widely available, such
as in common areas and on the
intranet.
Talk to someone
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to
a trained counsellor, anytime
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 for counselling and
support
Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 for
support from trained counsellors
Youthline – 0800 37 66 33, free text 234
or email
talk@youthline.co.nz for young
people, and their parents, whānau and
friends
Samaritans – 0800 726 666 for
confidential support to anyone who is lonely
or in emotional distress 24 hours a day,
365 days a year
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865
(0508 TAUTOKO) for people in distress, and
people who are worried about someone else
Get support online
depression.org.nz includes The Journal,
a free online self-help tool, and includes
specific advice on helping someone at work
Netsafewww.netsafe.org.nz for advice on
how to stay safe online
Get advice about workplace issues
Employer Advice Line - 0800 805 405 for free
advice for employers and managers on how
to support team members with a disability
or health condition, including mental health.
Call for support within normal business hours
(8am – 6pm working days)
Employment Relations Authority
0800 20 90 20 for general queries on
employment relations
Citizen’s Advice Bureau – 0800 367 222
(0800 FOR CAB) for information and advice
Human Rights Commission – 0800 496 877
for advice or to make a complaint about
discrimination
Your Employee Assistance Programme for
counselling and support
Your workplace union for workplace support
Find support around sexuality or
gender identity
OUTLine NZ – 0800 688 5463
(0800 OUTLINE),
www.outline.org.nz for lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.
Free phone counselling is available Monday to
Friday, 9am – 9pm, and weekends/holidays 6pm –
9pm
Find support around alcohol and drugs
Alcohol Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797 or
text 8681 for a free and confidential chat
with a trained counsellor, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week
For support around domestic violence
Family Violence Information Line
0800 456 450 for information as well as services
in your own region. The phoneline operates 9am –
11pm every day of the year
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It’s a great idea to have a working group that helps to plan and deliver the
Five Ways to Wellbeing in your workplace. Use this template to work out who
is doing what, by when, how it will be communicated and the budget you
might need.
10 Tool
Action plan template
Action Who When Communications
channel / collateral
Budget Aligns with
Five Ways
E.g. Schedule monthly
working group meetings
Jono June then
Monthly
E.g. Develop brief survey for
distribution to staff with
next internal newsletter
Ellen June
E.g. Order Five Ways
promotional materials
Donna July
E.g. Promote first book club
session
Leo August Newsletter, intranet Keep
Learning
This is an example only. Download the editable action plan template
here.
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Worksheet
Action plan template
Action
Who
When
Budget and resources
needed
Aligns with
Five Ways
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Fact sheet
Reference list for Working Well fact sheets
How work impacts mental health
1. Hone, L. C., Jarden, A., Duncan, S., & Schofield, G. M. (2015). Flourishing in New Zealand
workers: Associations With lifestyle behaviors, physical health, psychosocial, and work-
related indicators. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 57(9). doi:
10.1097/JOM.0000000000000508.
2. Harvey, S. B., Joyce, S., Tan, L., Johnson, A., Nguyen, H., Modini, M., & Groth, M. (2014).
Developing a mentally healthy workplace: A review of the literature. Canberra, Australia:
National Mental Health Commission. Retrieved from
http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/.
3. Johnson, S., Robertson, I., & Cooper, C. L. (2017). WELL-BEING: Productivity and happiness
at work. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
4. LaMontagne, A., & Keegel, T. (2012). Reducing stress in the workplace: An evidence review:
full report. Melbourne, Australia: VicHealth. Retrieved from
http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/workplace.
The business case for wellbeing
1. Kvalsvig, A. (2018). Wellbeing and mental distress in Aotearoa New Zealand: Snapshot 2016.
Wellington, New Zealand: Health Promotion Agency.
2. Ministry of Health. (2006). Te Rau Hinengaro: The New Zealand Mental Health Survey.
Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Health.
3. Harvey, S. B., Joyce, S., Tan, L., Johnson, A., Nguyen, H., Modini, M., & Groth, M. (2014).
Developing a mentally healthy workplace: A review of the literature. Canberra, Australia:
National Mental Health Commission. Retrieved from
http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/.
4. Farmer, P., & Stevenson, D. (2017). Thriving at work. The Independent Review of Mental
Health and Employers. United Kingdom: UK Government. Retrieved from
https://www.gov.uk/.
5. Johnson, S., Robertson, I., & Cooper, C. L. (2017). WELL-BEING: Productivity and Happiness
at Work: Springer International Publishing
6. Business in the Community & Ipsos MORI (2010). FTSE 100 Research: Public Reporting
Trends. London, UK: BITC. Retrieved from https://s3-ap-southeast-
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search_health_and_wellbeing_public_reporting_trends.pdf.
7. Southern Cross Health Society, Gallagher-Bassett, & BusinessNZ, (2015). Wellness in the
Workplace: Survey Report 2015. Auckland, NZ: BusinessNZ. Retrieved from
https://www.businessnz.org.nz/.
8. Wellplace.nz (n.d.). Eployers’ legal resposiilities. Retrieved from
http://wellplace.nz/facts-and-information/mental-wellbeing/legal-responsibilities/.
9. Hone, L. C., Jarden, A., Duncan, S., & Schofield, G. M. (2015). Flourishing in New Zealand
workers: Associations With lifestyle behaviors, physical health, psychosocial, and work-
related indicators. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 57(9). doi:
10.1097/JOM.0000000000000508.
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Positive work environments
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (2016). Working Well: A workplace guide to mental
health. Auckland, New Zealand: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
Understanding mental health and wellbeing
(Taha hinengaro)
Briggs, M. J. (2001). Buildig o stregths: A iovative approah to developig a etal health
promotion strategy for New Zealand (Upulished aster’s thesis). University of East
London: London, England.
Durie, M. H. (1985). A Maori perspective of health. Social Science & Medicine, 20(5), 483486.
Durie, M.H. 1994. Tirohanga Māori: Māori Health Perspectives. In Durie, M. H. 1994. Whaiora:
Māori Health Developet (pp 67-81). Auckland, New Zealand: Oxford University Press.
Durie, M.H. (1998). Whaiora: Maori health development. Auckland: Oxford University Press.
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (2004). Mind your health: How to promote mental
health and wellbeing. Auckland, New Zealand: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
NB: We have added the dimension taha whenua to Mason Durie’s Te Whare Tapa Whā odel, to
explicitly acknowledge the inter-relationship of whenua as the foundation for a whare, and the
importance of that inter-relationship in Te Ao Māori.
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Handout
Resources list
Mental Health Foundation
www.mentalhealth.org.nz
Working Well: a workplace guide to
mental health
www.mentalhealth.org.nz/assets/Our-
Work/Open-Minds/Working-Well-guide.pdf
A guide for managers who want to proactively
understand and increase mental wellbeing in
their workplaces:
Open Minds
www.mentalhealth.org.nz/open-minds
A collection of online training materials and
information to equip managers with the tools
and confidence to talk about mental health.
Five Ways to Wellbeing at work
Toolkit
www.mentalhealth.org.nz/fivewaysworktoo
lkit
A guide to improving mental wellbeing in your
workplace, developed by the MHF and HPA. It
includes fact sheets tools, templates and team
activities.
Mental Health Awareness Week
http://mhaw.nz
An annual campaign that draws attention to
positive mental health, and provides activities
and resources for workplace wellbeing.
Pink Shirt Day
www.pinkshirtday.org.nz
A national anti-bullying campaign, led by the
MHF, to celebrate diversity and prevent
bullying, with a workplace focus.
Wellplace
www.wellplace.nz
Developed by the Health Promotion
Agency, Wellplace brings together practical
ideas, tools and resources for people who
are leading wellbeing activity in New
Zealand workplaces.
Good4Work
www.good4work.nz
A free online workplace wellbeing tool for
small-medium sized workplaces and any
business getting started with workplace
wellbeing. Provides a step-by-step process
to help change your workplace
environment and culture.
WorkWell
www.workwell.health.nz
A free, workplace wellbeing initiative that
supports orkplaces to ork etter
through elleing’. Developed y Toi Te
Ora Public Health Service, can be adapted
to any workplace and is available in various
regions across New Zealand.
WorkSafe New Zealand
www.worksafe.govt.nz/worksafe
Ne Zealand’s ork health and safety
regulator. Provides a wide range of
information and guidance about health and
safety in the workplace.
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Handout
Getting help and advice
Talk to someone
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to
a trained counsellor, anytime
Lifeline 0800 543 354 for counselling and
support
Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 for
support from trained counsellors
Youthline 0800 37 66 33, free text 234 or
email
talk@youthline.co.nz for young
people, and their parents, whānau and
friends
Samaritans 0800 726 666 for confidential
support to anyone who is lonely or in
emotional distress 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508
TAUTOKO) for people in distress, and people
who are worried about someone else
Get support online
depression.org.nz includes The Journal, a
free online self-help tool, and includes
specific advice on helping someone at work
Netsafe
www.netsafe.org.nz for advice on
how to stay safe online
Get advice about workplace issues
Employer Advice Line - 0800 805 405 for free
advice for employers and managers on how
to support team members with a disability or
health condition, including mental health.
Call for support within normal business hours
(8am 6pm working days)
Employment Relations Authority 0800 20
90 20 for general queries on employment
relations
Citizen’s Advice Bureau 0800 367 222
(0800 FOR CAB) for information and advice
Human Rights Commission 0800 496 877
for advice or to make a complaint about
discrimination
Your Employee Assistance Programme for
counselling and support
Your workplace union for workplace support
Find support around sexuality or
gender identity
OUTLine NZ 0800 688 5463 (0800
OUTLINE),
www.outline.org.nz for lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex
people. Free phone counselling is available
Monday to Friday, 9am 9pm, and
weekends/holidays 6pm 9pm
Find support around alcohol and
drugs
Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797 or text
8681 for a free and confidential chat with a
trained counsellor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week
For support around domestic violence
Family Violence Information Line 0800 456
450 for information as well as services in
your own region. The phoneline operates
9am 11pm every day of the year
To find helplines and local mental health
services visit the
helplines page at the
Mental Health Foundation website:
www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help
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