Mental Health Awareness Week: Hosting Mapu Maia

Mapu Mia is bringing an essential, community-focused initiative to Gen Innes Library as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. This session creates a supportive space to talk openly about the issues that often carries heavy stigma, connecting mental wellbeing directly to gambling harm prevention. Core Focus of the Session: Understanding Mental Health: Exploring how gambling harm triggers severe stress, anxiety, depression and social isolation while discussing practical ways to protect mental wellbeing. Whānau & Community Awareness: Engaging participants with clear information, practical guidance and activities designed to break down shame and open up constructive kōrero. Connecting to Support: Guiding individuals and families to free, confidential and culturally responsive services.