MHERC - Mental Health Education & Resource Centre

MHERC - Mental Health Education & Resource Centre The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) are leading providers of education and information on mental health, wellbeing and addiction. 🇳🇿

MHERC works to support mental health, strengthen resilience and help people thrive through our education and information services. We provide professional development, workplace education, community education, a library and eLibrary, an online service finder and more! MHERC is a registered Charitable Trust and has been proudly supporting our community for over 30 years.

That’s a wrap! 🎁 Our final workshop for the year is complete. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for profession...
09/12/2025

That’s a wrap! 🎁 Our final workshop for the year is complete. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for professional development this year, and can’t wait to bring you more incredible education opportunities in 2026! 💝

MHERC is open until Friday 19 December, so there's still time to get in touch with us about your professional development needs for 2026, attend Talk Time Online series, and borrow books from our library.

Check out these resources from our communication and relationships collection. 🗯📚 Visit https://mherc.org.nz to reserve ...
03/12/2025

Check out these resources from our communication and relationships collection. 🗯📚

Visit https://mherc.org.nz to reserve or find more resources.

01/12/2025

Self-care is important, but sometimes we need a bit more support. And that’s okay.

If you are looking for extra help, there are free options available right now, including:

💙 Access and Choice: Free face-to-face sessions you can book through the Wellbeing Support website: wellbeingsupport.health.nz
💙 Just a Thought: Free online therapy courses for mental health and addiction issues: justathought.co.nz
💙 More options: Find what works for you on our website: info.health.nz/mental-health/where-to-get-help

Talk Time Online is now offering a collection of free on-demand video series. Packed with practical mental health tips, ...
01/12/2025

Talk Time Online is now offering a collection of free on-demand video series. Packed with practical mental health tips, these videos provide simple, empowering tools to boost resilience and enhance wellbeing.

Our expert-led video series cover a range of topics:

🌱Habits and Hints for Living Well - build resilience and balance

👪 Practical Parenting - tips for navigating the ups and downs of family life

💗 Motherhood and Matrescence - understanding the transition into motherhood

🧘‍♂️ From Spiral to Steady: Understanding and Easing Anxiety - tools to calm the mind

🌈 Rainbow Diversity and How to Be a Supportive Ally - creating inclusive communities

Learn more here: https://mherc.org.nz/talktime/on-demand

Log in to YouTube to watch now!
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/-NZ

Please note: These videos are age-restricted as they are intended for adults only. To view them, please ensure you are logged into your YouTube account.

👏 Congratulations to our newest group of certified Mental Health First Aiders! Together, we’re building stronger, more s...
28/11/2025

👏 Congratulations to our newest group of certified Mental Health First Aiders! Together, we’re building stronger, more supportive communities. Thank you for joining us at MHERC for this incredible two-day course. ✨

Interested in becoming a Mental Health First Aider?Join us in June 2026 for our next series 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2ktyy3cm

LAST CHANCE to become a Mental Health First Aider this year! Build knowledge, confidence, and practical skills.This inte...
25/11/2025

LAST CHANCE to become a Mental Health First Aider this year! Build knowledge, confidence, and practical skills.

This internationally acclaimed, evidence-based programme empowers participants by teaching tools and strategies to assist others while prioritising safety and wellbeing.

Designed with input from people with lived-experience, clinical experts, and research, this programme honours Aotearoa’s cultural context and is led by MHERC's accredited facilitators Dr Chris Taua and Sharon Bennett.

Ideal for anyone responsible for the wellbeing of others, including managers, team leaders, educators, first responders, coaches, faith community leaders, and those seeking skills to help others.

Register now to secure your spot in this two-day certification course! Only a few spots left...
👉 Click here to register - https://tinyurl.com/a6fdxbwp

The Neurodiversity Series is back! Join Dr Annie Southern to explore neurodiversity, autism, ADHD and multiplicity over ...
20/11/2025

The Neurodiversity Series is back! Join Dr Annie Southern to explore neurodiversity, autism, ADHD and multiplicity over three informative and engaging workshops.

This three-part neurodiversity series offers an introduction to neurodiversity, exploring what it means and why it matters today. The first session lays the foundations by unpacking the origins and social context of neurodiversity, the second focuses on autism and ADHD as two core neurodivergent experiences, and the third explores the idea of multiplicity and the many facets of identity. Together, the series builds awareness, increases understanding, and encourages a more inclusive and respectful approach to cognitive differences.

Each workshop can be attended individually or as part of the full series.

✨SPECIAL DEAL✨
Register for all three workshops for only $300 ($100 per workshop)
Register for two workshops for $220 ($110 per workshop)
Register for one workshop for $120
👉To apply deal, add applicable workshops to your cart for the discount to automatically apply.

FIND OUT MORE & REGISTER HERE - https://mherc.arlo.co/w/upcoming/cat-33-/

Expand your skills, knowledge, and confidence with MHERC. Don’t miss out on these upcoming professional development oppo...
18/11/2025

Expand your skills, knowledge, and confidence with MHERC. Don’t miss out on these upcoming professional development opportunities! 👇

✅ Motivational Interviewing: Evoking and Planning for Change - https://tinyurl.com/jy6sbte7

✅ Men's Mental Health and Wellbeing: What's Different and What Works - https://tinyurl.com/58e75dux

✅ Effective Brief Interventions for People Experiencing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems - https://tinyurl.com/y48rwmdn

👇 See what's happening at MHERC this November and December! Explore more at mherc.org.nz
07/11/2025

👇 See what's happening at MHERC this November and December! Explore more at mherc.org.nz

Join our free, weekly group to learn and gain skills around mental health. This series starts Sunday 9 November and sess...
07/11/2025

Join our free, weekly group to learn and gain skills around mental health. This series starts Sunday 9 November and sessions run weekly on Sundays at 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Each week we'll cover a new topic:
😓What’s Going On? Stress to Distress
🧍All of Me: Thinking Holistically
🧠The Mind Does Matter: The Impact of Thoughts
🗣Speaking Up: An Assertive Self
🗓Action Planning: Wellness Recovery
❓What If? Future Focused

REGISTER NOW! https://tinyurl.com/hr5vh8yf

Facilitator: Grant Cooper is a mental health professional who is experienced in delivering online learning and working with people who access support for their mental health.

Participation: While sharing and active participation (via video or audio) is encouraged, participants may attend with their camera off and listen without involvement if they choose.

Access: A device (laptop, tablet, phone) with internet access is required as sessions run over zoom.

Privacy: Sessions and registration details are private and confidential. By attending, participants must agree to keep attendee's details and storied that are shared confidential. Participants can remain anonymous if they choose.

🏳️‍🌈 Gain confidence and understanding in supporting rainbow communities with this practical and inclusive workshop led ...
03/11/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Gain confidence and understanding in supporting rainbow communities with this practical and inclusive workshop led by Tasha Smith. Learn about the influences that shape LGBTTQIA+ people’s wellbeing, explore key terminology, and develop practical strategies for being an active ally in your work and community.

You’ll also gain insights into the health needs of rainbow people, social factors affecting wellbeing, and resources to strengthen your support.

📅 Thursday 13 November 2025, 9.00am - 12.00pm
📍 Attend live online or in-person at MHERC (Christchurch)
👉 Register now - https://tinyurl.com/yw7pp72c

Ending our week with a bit of Halloween fun! 🎃👻
30/10/2025

Ending our week with a bit of Halloween fun! 🎃👻

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