Balance Nz

the mission of balance nz is to promote the wellbeing of those affected by mental illness. we do this by: • building and maintaining networks. • providing information, education, support, training, advocacy, research • active collaboration with other organisations and initiatives nationally and internationally services we provide include: • education for people affected by bipolar disorder and depression • helping people develop personalised self-care plans • training peers (tangata whaiora) in mutual support skills with an emphasis on wellbeing • advocating at a national level for more effective services and support for people who are affected by mood disorders and other forms of mental illness. • research on bipolar disorder and depression and dissemination of findings. • research on self care and peer support and dissemination of findings. • research that supports the activities of balance nz • provision of services that support online communities