A sense of connection and fun builds better mental health. Photo by Park Troopers on Unsplash
When the New Zealand Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction report was released in December last year, it painted a grim picture. ‘New Zealand is experiencing a rising tide of mental distress and addiction,’ it said. ‘The cost of poor mental wellbeing and addiction is high. It is a high cost to individuals, families and whānau, businesses and organisations, communities, government and the country as a whole.’
