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Mental Health Awareness Week Stories

Kiwi Stories

Mental Health Awareness Week stories

Mental health first aid improves workplace safety

Mental health first aid improves workplace safety

Poor mental wellbeing is fuelling accidents on sites, prompting calls for first aiders who can spot distress and prevent injuries before they happen.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023

Let nature into your workplace

Let nature into your workplace

Workplaces that support mental health can lift engagement, cut absenteeism and improve productivity, according to the Mental Health Foundation.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018

Mental wellbeing at work toolkit launched

Human Capital Management

Mental wellbeing at work toolkit launched

Workplaces could see stronger engagement and a $2.30 return for every dollar spent as new guidance targets staff mental health.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Oct 2017

Global Stories

Mental Health Awareness Week stories

Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace

Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace

Xero offers its 2000 employees worldwide well-being leave to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Mental Health Awareness Week stories

Britons urged to swap texts for calls in wellbeing push

Britons urged to swap texts for calls in wellbeing push

New polling suggests millions are missing out on the mental health boost of voice contact as anxiety keeps many Britons from phoning loved ones.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Employers urged to treat mental health as workplace issue

Human Capital Management

Employers urged to treat mental health as workplace issue

Business leaders say burnout is a hard financial risk, urging employers to build mental health into job design, leadership and daily operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026