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About me
I am an Mental Health trainer and advocate.
I volunteered at Youthline for many years - helping and talking to those affected in some way with issues sometimes too hard to deal with. Asking the hard questions and sitting in space with others.
My background in Psychology and NLP made me think I knew how to 'fix' mental health - but it is not a fix - it is a process of allowing those that are struggling to find the way for themselves, being flexible and building their mental muscle.
My background in Psychology and NLP made me think I knew how to 'fix' mental health - but it is not a fix - it is a process of allowing those that are struggling to find the way for themselves, being flexible and building their mental muscle.
So lets bring attention to the similarity between physical health and mental health. We can train and support both and it takes noticing the need to change, acknowledging the journey ahead and putting in the work whilst being supported by others.
I have worked with the Mental Health Foundation for many years and shared their resources and supporting evidence in many workshops and trainings. So its perfect for me to do some hard work to pay it back!!
I'm completing 2,000 push-ups/situps/challenging activity in 23 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Please support me as I push for better mental health from 5-27 February. All proceeds help the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand build a future where mental health is treasured, protected and prioritised.
Yours in Mental health
Gary
www.mhfa.co.nz
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 | 1,669 | $55 |
| Total | 1,669 | $55 |
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Part of Team MHFA
Your Push Up and Sit Up - is making me challenge myself in other ways ... love you and am proud to call you my bestest brother!