Balance NZ Bipolar & Depression Network is a charitable trust that makes a difference in the lives of those affected by mood disorders. If this is your first visit you may like to have a look through the menus to get a feel for what the site and the network can offer you. At this stage our redeveloped site has more being added every week so please check back regularly.

Balance NZ makes a difference by:

• Building and maintaining a network of support groups for people who have experienced bipolar disorder and depression
• Educating people who have experienced bipolar disorder and depression about their condition and helping them to develop personalised Wellness Recovery Action Plan
• Training peers (tangata whai ora) in support skills with an emphasis on recovery principles
• Advocating at a national level for more effective services and support for people who have experienced bipolar disorder or depression
• Active collaboration with other organisations and initiatives nationally and internationally
• Conducting and contributing to ongoing research and awareness into bipolar disorder and depression
• Providing research information to all those affected by mood disorder in New Zealand