The Five Ways to Wellbeing was introduced to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2009 as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, building on work done by the new economics foundation (nef) for the UK Government.

This 4 page best practice guide gives an overview of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, and aims to develop confidence in organisations and workers that their communication of the messages is supported by best practice, built upon good understanding of the evidence and reflects a consistent national approach.

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (2015). Five Ways to Wellbeing: A best practice guide. New Zealand: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.