Press Pause: Defence Wellbeing Month - July 2023

Defence Wellbeing Month July 2023 focused on tips for healthy habits, managing workload and burnout, and reflections on substance use and misuse within the NZDF.

Recordings of webinars run during the month are now available (see below). A massive thanks to our presenters for sharing their expertise with us all!

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  1. Week 1: Healthy Habits
  2. Week 2: Workload and Burnout
  3. Week 3: Op STAND expert panel discussion
  4. Feedback

Week 1: Healthy Habits

  • Managing lower back pain
    MAJ Raylene Grant, Commander of the Physical Performance Squadron, provides an introduction to the anatomy of the back.
    Managing lower back pain
  • Tips for a healthy lifestyle
    CPL Ollie Baker, Physical Performance Squadron, provides tips for a healthy lifestyle, weight management, cardiovascular health and feeling great.
    Tips for a healthy lifestyle
  • The beneficial effects of exercise on the brain
    MAJ Jacques Rousseau on the type and timing of exercise to improve cognitive function.
    The beneficial effects of exercise on the brain
  • Sleep hygiene
    MAJ Jacques Rousseau on improving performance through better sleep.
    Sleep hygiene
  • Joint health
    SGT Matt Pihema discusses joint health, and how to prevent and manage arthritis.
    Joint health

Week 2: Workload and Burnout

  • Workload and burnout
    WGCDR Caro Pezaro, Director of Psychology, on workplace stress, burnout, and workload management.
    Workload and burnout

Week 3: Op STAND expert panel discussion

Feedback

Got feedback on Wellbeing Month?  We'd love to hear your comments and suggestions!

Please email them to Integrated.Wellness@nzdf.mil.nz

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