Daniel Elliott

About My Challenge

I've suffered a lot with mental health issues, largely stemming from being ADHD and not knowing until my mid-thirties. I was the gifted kid that hit a wall in their teens and fell apart in their twenties. I've had trouble with self-harm, addiction, and risk-taking behavior, all of which have got me into trouble with the law.

I only feel comfortable bringing this all up because of initiatives like this that are slowly breaking the stigma around mental health issues. I don't want people going through the same hell I went through, because I wasn't always able to speak up, and there often wasn't a professional available when I did. I'm keen to promote this cause and encourage more funding into it.

Supporting Mental Health Foundation

Funds raised will invested by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand [The MHF] in three core areas of mahi:

  • Promoting everyday actions that lift mental wellbeing
  • Providing tools that support people through tough times
  • Advocating for a better mental health system and society

With your tautoko/support, we can build a fairer, more connected Aotearoa where everyone’s mental health is valued and protected.

Whāia te hauora hinengaro kia puāwai ai te hauora tangata - there is no health without mental health.

My Challenge History

Pushuperer for  1 year

Push-Ups Funds
2026 0 $0
Total 0 $0

Raised

$0

Goal

$50

Part of Team Invercargill City Council

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