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A review of Together: Te Oranga o te Katoa
I recently asked Professor Sir Mason Durie (Ngāti Kauwhata, Rangitāne), "knowing what you now know about Te Whare Tapa Whā and how far it has come, is there anything you would have done differently [...]
Strategies for navigating major life transitions
Setting off on a travel adventure? Changing jobs? Moving house? Working towards retirement? Welcoming a new baby? Starting a study course? Wherever you are in your life right now, it’s likely you are experiencing some [...]
Psychosocial risk management and governance responsibilities
A common trend we are seeing in the world of work is the increasing importance of managing psychosocial risks to prevent psychological harm and create mentally healthy workplaces. Psychosocial risks refer to environmental, relational [...]
Breaking the silence: Men’s mental health in the workplace
“Ultimately, gender differences are largely caused by things other than gender. . . . The more we understand these forces and their sources and consequences, the more reasons and power we gather to change [...]
Is your drinking causing problems?
Let’s imagine a person named Jessie. Jessie has always enjoyed a few drinks, but recently seems to be turning to alcohol more and more often. Sometimes it’s out of boredom. Sometimes it’s out of [...]
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