Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Nutters Club on Media 7

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

The New Zealand Mental Health Foundation is a very active player in the national media scene. It runs successful campaigns, fronted by high profile New Zealanders, which set mental health issues in their social context and explore such challenging areas as depression, … Continue reading →

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“I’ll hide away so life can’t find me” Melissa Cole – The Nutters Club – July 29

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Melissa Cole talks about how she gently and slowly overcame destructive eating patterns and depression. Melissa Cole faces life full on now, but as a young teen a series of heartaches and tragedy made her seek solace in food. Emotionally … Continue reading →

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I just need to work it off – Ken Ballantyne – The Nutters Club July 22,

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Farmer Ken Ballantyne talks frankly about coming to terms with caring for himself on the Nutters Club  Farmers don’t get sick or sad, or overworked – do they? A winner of four categories for excellence in the 2010 Horizons Ballance … Continue reading →

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Saying it as she sees it – Susie Crooks on The Nutters Club – July 15

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

A passionate and hard-hitting discussion about mental health services from a woman who literally seen it all on The Nutters Club this week. From Kings Cross dominatrix to Wearable Arts Awards winner via dyslexia and a diagnosis of schizophrenia, Susie … Continue reading →

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Samoan Superhero – Johnny Angel on The Nutters Club – July 8

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Frank and honest discussion around suicide, a plea for help and a dramatic intervention on The Nutters Club this week. To the onlooker, artist and musician Johnny Angel has it all – a handsome well-built man with a gorgeous smile, … Continue reading →

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Learning to live – Rob Mokaraka on The Nutters Club – July 1

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

A lifetime of repressing his emotional needs exploded into a mental health crisis that nearly cost Rob Mokaraka his life. One year on, he reflects on his self-destructive cry for help and that mindset that led him there. Although he … Continue reading →

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