The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whaiora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand. Balance NZ does this 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 Plans,
- 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 and providing research information to all those affected by mood disorder in New Zealand.
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