Kiwi mental health advocate Jimi Hunt has joined nib New Zealand as its first mental fitness champion.
The appointment, says the firm’s CEO Rob Hennin, follows research nib carried out that shows 87% of Kiwi workers have experienced negative emotional impacts as a result of work at least once in the last three months. Symptoms include irritability (66%), anxiety (63%), and excessive worrying (62%).
Stats NZ also reported in June that New Zealanders’ mental wellbeing declined considerably over the previous three years, with 28% of respondents reporting poor mental wellbeing in 2021 (up from 22% in 2018).
“We hope to be able to share useful tips and resources with members and the public, promoting proactive mental fitness at work and home,” says Hennin.
Hunt says the importance of being proactive, and not reactive, when it comes to mental fitness is too often overlooked.
“This partnership is going to enable us to work collaboratively to achieve greater health and wellbeing outcomes for all involved,” says Hunt.
“We encourage anyone who is interested in bettering their mental fitness to join us on this journey.”
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