World Mental Health Day – Friday October 10
Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re calling on our community to stand with us in powering research that brings hope to Kiwis living with anxiety and depression.
Your donation helps us discover better understanding, improved interventions, more efficient treatments and a brighter outcome for mental health in Aotearoa.
We need your help to reach our goal by 11:59pm tonight.
Please join us if you can in making our first appeal a success.
Whau Mental Health Research Foundation
The Whau Mental Health Research Foundation is at the forefront of pioneering research focused on mental health and addiction across Aotearoa.
As the only not-for-profit organsation in Aotearoa solely dedicated to advancing mental health research, we have already empowered nearly 200 research projects, supporting innovations that are reshaping the future of mental health care.
But the reality is that mental health challenges are escalating at an unprecedented rate – and we are at a critical juncture. Your support is essential in helping us drive the urgent change needed.
With your help, we can lead the charge in transforming mental health policy, improving practice, and ensuring lasting, positive change for individuals and communities nationwide.
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World Mental Health Day 10 October 2025 to power research into anxiety and depression.
Mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand is in urgent need of solutions. Anxiety and depression are on the rise, particularly among young people. Research is the key to developing better treatments, earlier interventions, and real solutions that can save lives.
That’s why the Whau Foundation has launched our first ever Appeal. We’re calling on our community to help us raise $50,000 by the end of World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
Every dollar raised will help fund cutting-edge research into anxiety and depression right here in Aotearoa.
Why Support Whau Mental Health Research Foundation?
Almost half of New Zealanders will experience mental illness or distress in their lifetime. The call for impactful mental health research is louder than ever.
Every donation, large or small, fuels progress that will shape a healthier, more resilient Aotearoa.
Donate today and help create lasting change.
We’ve supported almost 200 research projects addressing a wide range of mental health issues, paving the way for better treatments and outcomes.
Since 1967, we’ve been committed to advancing mental health research and encouraging new researchers, dedicated to creating a lasting impact.
How to Give
Your generosity fuels life-changing research. From one-time donations to monthly giving or leaving a legacy gift, every contribution helps us advance mental health care in Aotearoa. Join us in creating a brighter, healthier future for all.
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Whau Foundation helps to address gaps in knowledge and service delivery by supporting innovative research. Our work focuses on evidence-based practices and developing effective interventions.
We’ve supported almost 200 research projects across Aotearoa, driving advancements in understanding and addressing mental health challenges faced by New Zealanders.
We prioritise finding out what actually works in mental health care, ensuring that our initiatives are grounded in research and real-world outcomes.
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The call for impactful mental health research is louder than ever.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help to improve mental health in Aotearoa.
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