Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment

"The Government believes that wellbeing belongs at the heart of policymaking"
2019 Budget Statement
Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment
Developed in the United Kingdom, the Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment (MWIA) is rooted in the Health Impact Assessment methodology with a specific focus on mental wellbeing.​The process identifies factors that are having, or have the potential to have, a positive or negative impact on wellbeing. Once identified, actions and indicators are developed to maximise positive outcomes and provide ways to measure the impact going forward. MWIA provides a structured, evidence-based analysis of how policies, proposals and programmes might influence wellbeing of whānau, hapū, iwi or communities. With wellbeing and mental health being two government priorities, MWIA provides an ideal methodology for supporting system reform to reorient to a wellbeing focus.​Internationally, the MWIA tool is used by government departments, local government, planning authorities, health and social service sectors, NGOs and advocacy organisations.
An independent first level review of evidence to assess the effectiveness of the MWIA process concluded that there is strong qualitative evidence that the MWIA makes a difference to the way initiatives are implemented.
"A wellbeing approach is about ensuring the broad range of factors that matter to new zealanders are central to the government’s definition of success and drive our decision making. faced with complex issues such as child poverty, inequality, and climate change, we cannot hope to make the best choices for current and future generations if we do not look beyond economic growth and consider social, environmental, and economic implications together." 2019 Budget Statement
Examples of how a Mental Wellbeing Imapact Assessment could help inform and influence mentally healthy public policy, planning and service delivery. Public and social policy Applying a wellbeing lens to new or review of public and social policy and government programmes ​Climate Change Support strategies for coastal or drought prone communities likely to be impacted by climate change or reoccurring extreme weather events Community advocacy Using MWIA to inform political or social advocacy and submission processes.​Employment relations Assessing impact that the casualisation of the workforce or changes in shifts impact on workers and their whanau’s wellbeing?​Housing Incorporating mental wellbeing principles in social housing design e.g colour schemes, use of natural light, access to services​Major infrastructure projects Identifying the wellbeing implications of major projects for whānau, hapū, iwi or communities. Public Transport Wellbeing principles are applied to public transport service planning, service withdrawals, timetable changes or fare increases. Urban Planning and design Design of green space to facilitate physical activity, leisure and recreation and social connection.Incorporating positive mental wellbeing principles in new housing and suburb developments.​
Services Provided by TaylorMade
Mental Wellbeing Impact AssessmentsExperienced in undertaking small and large Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessments, TaylorMade can undertake a tailor-made MWIA for your organisation. The two main approaches offered by TaylorMade are:Contracted Service: Your organisations contracts TaylorMade Training and Consulting to undertake a Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment.Learn as you go: TaylorMade works closely with your organisation in the co-undertaking of a MWIA so increasing the capacity of your organisation to undertake MWIAs . Contact TaylorMade to discuss how your organisation can be assisted to undertake an assessment.

MENTAL WELLBEING IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOL TRAINING

Become competent in undertaking a mental wellbeing impact assessment. Register for the Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment Tool six-day training program. In 2023, TaylorMade will be offering the training program in Wellington.
Introductory Webinar
Join the Course Overiew Webinar to learn more about the MWIA tool, the course content and have your questions answered
Course Dates 2023:Workshop 1 Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 MayWorkshop 2 Wednesday 31 MayWorkshop 3 Wednesday 28 JuneWorkshop 4 Wednesday 19 July Catch Ups Monday afternoons - AugustWorkshop 5 Wednesday 13 September
Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment ProjectsParticipants will be supported to undertake a Mental Wellbeing impact Assessment on a work related project. The training program is spread over a six months giving sufficient time for participants to progress their assessment and to receive peer review and feedback on each of the training days.
Training Course Outline:​Workshop 1: (2 days)Defining mental wellbeingSocial, economic and cultural determinants of wellbeingMWIA framework and its applicationsExamples of how MWIA can be appliedEstablishing the MWIA question: what impact do you want to assess and who do you want to influence?Identification of participants’ MWIA projectsMentoring and buddy scheme for projects Workshop 2: (1 day)Screening and scoping of a MWIA - Part 1Appraisal process - gathering and assessing the evidenceFinalising participants’ project Workshop 3: (1 day)Screening and scoping of a MWIA - Part 2 Identification of potential positive and negative impactsParticipants' projects progress updates and peer review Workshop 4: (1 day) Identification of indicators and recommendations Writing the MWIA report Participants' projects progress updates and peer review One on One Catchups - August One hour Zoom meetings with each participant to discuss progress on participant's MWIA Appointments will be made at the beginning of course Workshop 5: (1 day)Using the MWIA report to influence changeEvaluating ImpactParticipants’ presentations on their Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessment reports​

What others have said about the workshops

“Barry’s ability to translate research findings into everyday language means I have a much clearer understanding of the principles of wellbeing and how to apply it to my work”
community worker
“I now have a better understanding of the role of local government in promoting wellbeing and useful strategies on how to apply mental wellbeing outcomes to our Community Plan”
COUNCIL POLICY MANAGER
"So glad I came. Going away with heaps of knowledge and know how to apply in our workplace wellbeing plan. Fantastic opportunity to learn from someone so experienced and knowledgeable"
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor
“Barry’s understanding of various cultural models of wellbeing meant I felt included and my culture respected”
PACIFIC ISLAND COMMUNITY LEADER
"Really appreciated the sociological analysis and your understanding of the impact of inequality, marginalisation and discrimination on people’s wellbeing"
SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE
"Your passion for mental wellbeing made this a thoroughly stimulating workshop”
HEALTH PROMOTER
"An holistic approach to wellbeing which included the spiritual dimension"
CHURCH MINISTER

For Suicide Prevention & Mental Wellbeing.

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