It Matters

A campaign to make sure Kiwis can access mental health and addictions supports when they need them.

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Congrats to our new Prime Minister! #itmatters to @jacindaardern that people experiencing mental health & addiction issues can get support. https://t.co/mNAoDaxzBq

[Jacinda Ardern @jacindaardern]

#ItMatters to me that everyone, but especially young people, gets the support they need when they need it. https://t.co/SBkLy4fKUa

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Add your name or your organisation's support to show the new government just how many of us believe that #itmatters that everyone must be able to access the support they want/need when they experience mental health and addictions issues. https://t.co/q2nYBVCWYE

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Mental Health Commission report out today. 'The report found that while growing numbers of New Zealanders are accessing health services for mental health and addiction issues, these services are under pressure and many needs are left unmet.' #itmatters https://t.co/aRjaqB7eDL

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Fantastic news @jacindaardern @nzlabour! #itmatters that people can access support when they're experiencing mental health or addictions issues. https://t.co/zr0Ablil10

[New Zealand Labour @nzlabour]

Today, Prime Minister @JacindaArdern announced the first stage of the Government's plan to deliver dedicated mental health support to primary and intermediate schools in Christchurch and Kaikōura

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

@1NewsNZ can we suggest that you consider other ways to represent people experiencing mental health & addictions issues than the many head in hands images you used throughout this story. Oh, and also consider the use of the word "escaping". #itmatters
https://t.co/hTCBLg3gjm https://t.co/5R1nSGYgj0

[Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand @mentalhealthnz]

We're developing a resource to support the media’s reporting of mental illness and mental health issues. But before we do that, we're keen to hear from people who work in the media. Please fill out our anonymous survey, which will help us to help you! https://t.co/CEaLD7iL3v

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Two advisory groups to support mental health and addictions inquiry from lived experience and youth experience. #itmatters

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Terms of reference are available for the inquiry reporting back by October 2018.
https://t.co/q2nYBVCWYE https://t.co/2weNdh6czK

[Toby Manhire @toby_etc]

Cabinet paper and terms of ref for Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, to be chaired by Ron Paterson & report back by end Oct, are here: https://t.co/oorlLsQMnF

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

#itmatters that people can access support when they want and need it. https://t.co/brxipcZT2o

[NZ Drug Foundation @nzdrug]

"We know that services are stretched. Demand has grown rapidly in recent years. In 2016/17 more than 170,000 people used mental health and addiction services – that’s up by 71 per cent on a decade earlier." - @jacindaardern

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Inquiry details being announced now. https://t.co/gfGATPGIse

[PlatformTrust @PlatformTrust]

Watch as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks about major mental health review https://t.co/UHmmdULaMp via @1NewsNZ

[Changing Minds @changingmindsnz]

Do you have a passion for using your lived experience of mental distress and recovery to make Aotearoa a more inclusive place to live and work?
Applications for Rākau Roroa are open now! https://t.co/pTSzhaO5Sq #RākauRoroa #mentalhealth #livedexperience

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

We're keeping a watching eye out with the rest of you as the 100 day deadline (3 Feb) rolls closer. According to @NZStuff, we're expecting a mental health inquiry announcement early this year... https://t.co/qvGLk23Lxh #itmatters

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

#itmatters that anyone experiencing addiction can get support when they want and need it. https://t.co/gxEShvOawE … @NZSTUFF There are links to gambling support on our 'More information page' https://t.co/q2nYBVCWYE

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Nice one @changingmindsnz using virtual reality to help us to connect better with each other. "...you can converse with him and talk to him and find out more about his entire life than just the experiences of mental distress" #itmatters https://t.co/jcPfu42COT

[RNZ News @rnz_news]

Virtual reality brings mental illness into focus https://t.co/swHNfnAayr

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Come on NZ, this is about all of us or someone we know. Time to update our thinking about our neighbours, workmates, friends or family who are experiencing mental health or addictions issues in our communities. #itmatters https://t.co/q2nYBVCWYE https://t.co/tmbtFl8QtI

[Nōku te Ao @nokuteao]

@Stats_NZ Wellbeing 2016 survey: 18% of participants would feel uncomfortable or very uncomfortable living next door to someone who experiences #mentalillness. We still have lots of work to do to make Aotearoa a place where everyone is accepted! #stigma #discrimination.

[dapaanz @dapaanz]

An effective, people-centred approach needed to increase addiction services - Health Minister https://t.co/ilDcSSyYIU

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

@CheckpointRNZ @DavidClarkNZ #itmatters that people can access support when they want and need it. https://t.co/q2nYBVCWYE

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

#itmatters that people can access support when they're experiencing mental health or addiction issues in New Zealand. https://t.co/GOHwezTFwc

[Checkpoint @CheckpointRNZ]

⏯️ “I agree with Natasha Sadler that there is a real need for us to increase our capacity for addiction services...most New Zealanders accept we are not doing well enough" - @DavidClarkNZ
https://t.co/7ulgRVCnXR

[Public Health Association of New Zealand @phanewzealand]

We wish NZ could do something about determinants of binge drinking, but in the meantime big ups to 'Take Ten'! https://t.co/1NyrwQTpHg

[It Matters @itmattersNZ]

Three more amazing organisations have said #itmatters that people can access mental health and addictions support @LeVaPasifika @mikahaka

[LifeKeepersNZ @lifekeepersNZ]

Today we sent a pin out to our 100th LIFEKEEPER! Love seeing our #lifekeepers #community grow 😍 Why not tweet a pic of you wearing your pin?

[WellingtonNZ @Wellingtonnz]

Just launched, @Collaborate_App is a #socialenterprise app to connect volunteers w local opportunities https://t.co/n7OtRQpAPD