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What we do
A growing expectation for workplaces to be the driver of positive mental health and wellbeing. Together let's break down stigma, safeguard employee mental health and well-being and build psychologically safer workplaces for everyone.
Integration of mental health and well-being is a strategic decision that requires investment and commitment. The decision is not just about financial return, it is increasingly about Value Of Investment. Taking care of collective mental health is the future of successful businesses and high-performing teams.
Why a Collectivist Approach to Mental Health?
A strong collectivist approach to mental health and wellbeing emphasises the importance of interpersonal support, peer involvement and leadership commitment in promoting mental well-being.
By applying collectivist views to our work, we promote the value of individuals and the part they play in larger social networks. We encourage individuals to support each other and function as a team and we strongly support the ethos of ‘I am well if the group is well’. This also allows us to weave cultural factors into mental health initiatives which we believe is fundamental in creating safe environments that respect and celebrate diversity and promotes inclusion.
Our collectivist approach is grounded in collaboration, interpersonal support, group involvement and psychological safety as key factors in promoting, achieving and maintaining positive mental health.
Why it's important?
Mental illness is a growing global crisis and the situation in New Zealand is no exception.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Burden of Disease study estimate that almost 800,000 people die from suicide every year. That’s one person every 40 seconds. In New Zealand, The Health promotion Agency (HPA) estimates that one in five people will suffer from medium to high levels of mental distress, and this statistic is trending upward.
Mental health is a complex personal, social and economic issue of concern for populations in every country. Modern society is presented with a myriad of stresses that can profoundly impact wellbeing, happiness, social participation, economic contribution and long-term life outcomes.
We strongly believe that these complex issues require a robust, whole of system, stepped response inclusive of awareness, prevention, intervention, clinical care and postvention recovery support. HumanEx has a unique and focused role within the broader mental health sector, offering targeted and proven services that are complementary of other mental health and wellbeing efforts.
