Early intervention through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and subsequent referral to the right treatment and supports can prevent mental health problems from compounding and poor life outcomes from accumulating. It can interrupt the negative course of some mental illnesses and may, in some cases, result in a substantially shorter and less disabling course of illness. Conversely, research indicates that longer periods of negative thoughts and behaviour have cumulative effects and can limit capacity for recovery.

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand’s annual campaign to help Kiwis understand how to improve their mental health. We're diving into this year’s theme ‘Five Ways, Five Days’, starting with 'Take Notice' or 'Me Aro Tonu'. Let's explore how checking in on your mental health with a comprehensive Loffty assessment can pave the way to a happier, healthier and more self-aware you.