MHERC - Mental Health Education & Resource Centre

23/01/2026

Share, connect, and navigate motherhood with other mums and bubs in these informal sessions led by Psychologist Christina Bond.

This six-week online series will explore topics to help you navigate the journey of motherhood.

Research tells us that a support network is one of the strongest protective factors for maternal mental health. Our discussions will focus on maternal mental health and wellbeing and will provide education, resources, and space to share weekly challenges and highlights.

Topics we will cover:
• Why motherhood feels so heavy
• An Introduction to matrescence
• Parental sleep
• Relationships and the mental load
• Emotional regulation
• Your evolving identity

Starts Wednesday 11 February 2026, 9.30am - 11.00am

REGISTER HERE - https://tinyurl.com/TTOmotherhood

Open to mothers of babies under two years old.

Facilitated by Christina Bond from Matrescence NZ

Christina is a registered NZ psychologist specialising in maternal mental health and matrescence. Christina works in private practice and co-founded Matrescence NZ, a social enterprise, striving to reduce perinatal distress and enhance mothers and infant health outcomes.

19/01/2026

📣🎉 Discover MHERC's new Learning On-Demand platform, designed to help you learn when and where it suits you.

This high-quality online learning experience gives you the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills from the experts, at your own pace.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, refresh key concepts, or explore new interests, you'll find incredible resources ready at your fingertips.

Start exploring today at https://mhercondemand.org.nz

13/01/2026

🎉 We're back and excited to kick off the year with incredible professional development opportunities, including our Neurodiversity Series with Dr Annie Southern starting 29 January - https://tinyurl.com/bdj577ch

Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel for free Talk Time Online On-Demand Video Series now! ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/-NZ

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

🎄Wishing you all a Meri Kirihimete from the team at MHERC! We are now closed for the holiday season and will reopen on Monday, 12 January 2026.

We’re excited for all the amazing things 2026 has in store - stay tuned! We can’t wait to connect with you in the new year! 🌟

09/12/2025

That’s a wrap! 🎁 Our final workshop for the year is complete. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for professional development this year, and can’t wait to bring you more incredible education opportunities in 2026! 💝

MHERC is open until Friday 19 December, so there's still time to get in touch with us about your professional development needs for 2026, attend Talk Time Online series, and borrow books from our library.

03/12/2025

Check out these resources from our communication and relationships collection. 🗯📚

Visit https://mherc.org.nz to reserve or find more resources.

01/12/2025

Self-care is important, but sometimes we need a bit more support. And that’s okay.

If you are looking for extra help, there are free options available right now, including:

💙 Access and Choice: Free face-to-face sessions you can book through the Wellbeing Support website: wellbeingsupport.health.nz
💙 Just a Thought: Free online therapy courses for mental health and addiction issues: justathought.co.nz
💙 More options: Find what works for you on our website: info.health.nz/mental-health/where-to-get-help

01/12/2025

Talk Time Online is now offering a collection of free on-demand video series. Packed with practical mental health tips, these videos provide simple, empowering tools to boost resilience and enhance wellbeing.

Our expert-led video series cover a range of topics:

🌱Habits and Hints for Living Well - build resilience and balance

👪 Practical Parenting - tips for navigating the ups and downs of family life

💗 Motherhood and Matrescence - understanding the transition into motherhood

🧘‍♂️ From Spiral to Steady: Understanding and Easing Anxiety - tools to calm the mind

🌈 Rainbow Diversity and How to Be a Supportive Ally - creating inclusive communities

Learn more here: https://mherc.org.nz/talktime/on-demand

Log in to YouTube to watch now!
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/-NZ

Please note: These videos are age-restricted as they are intended for adults only. To view them, please ensure you are logged into your YouTube account.

28/11/2025

👏 Congratulations to our newest group of certified Mental Health First Aiders! Together, we’re building stronger, more supportive communities. Thank you for joining us at MHERC for this incredible two-day course. ✨

Interested in becoming a Mental Health First Aider?Join us in June 2026 for our next series 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2ktyy3cm

25/11/2025

LAST CHANCE to become a Mental Health First Aider this year! Build knowledge, confidence, and practical skills.

This internationally acclaimed, evidence-based programme empowers participants by teaching tools and strategies to assist others while prioritising safety and wellbeing.

Designed with input from people with lived-experience, clinical experts, and research, this programme honours Aotearoa’s cultural context and is led by MHERC's accredited facilitators Dr Chris Taua and Sharon Bennett.

Ideal for anyone responsible for the wellbeing of others, including managers, team leaders, educators, first responders, coaches, faith community leaders, and those seeking skills to help others.

Register now to secure your spot in this two-day certification course! Only a few spots left...
👉 Click here to register - https://tinyurl.com/a6fdxbwp

20/11/2025

The Neurodiversity Series is back! Join Dr Annie Southern to explore neurodiversity, autism, ADHD and multiplicity over three informative and engaging workshops.

This three-part neurodiversity series offers an introduction to neurodiversity, exploring what it means and why it matters today. The first session lays the foundations by unpacking the origins and social context of neurodiversity, the second focuses on autism and ADHD as two core neurodivergent experiences, and the third explores the idea of multiplicity and the many facets of identity. Together, the series builds awareness, increases understanding, and encourages a more inclusive and respectful approach to cognitive differences.

Each workshop can be attended individually or as part of the full series.

✨SPECIAL DEAL✨
Register for all three workshops for only $300 ($100 per workshop)
Register for two workshops for $220 ($110 per workshop)
Register for one workshop for $120
👉To apply deal, add applicable workshops to your cart for the discount to automatically apply.

FIND OUT MORE & REGISTER HERE - https://mherc.arlo.co/w/upcoming/cat-33-/