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Clinical Networks & Discussion Forums

Throughout the country, (NZ) there are a number of clinical networks and discussion forums you may find interesting and useful. This page will profile non profit clinical networks and forums primarily based in NZ that people have recommended.

If you know of others we should include, let us know.

Adolescent mental health – Werry Centre Discussion Forums
Depression – NDI Depression Network
Health Promotion Forum of NZ
Innovation in health – HIVE
Nursing – NZNO, Midwife, Practice Nurses, Online forum and more
Self management support – Self Management Network (part of Health Navigator NZ)

	Adolescent Mental Health – Werry Centre Discussion Forums The Werry Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a national centre based in the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland. It is multidisciplinary and multicultural. Focus: Teaching, research and workforce development Main website Range of open and closed forums



	Health Innovation Exchange - Connecting people and innovation in the NZ health sector The HIVE is a new social networking website established by the National Institute of Health Innovation (NIHI) at the University of Auckland in association with the Ministry of Health. ‘The hive is where people, organisations, ideas, debate, experience, research, investors and other enablers come together to create the innovation culture, practice and the momentum that are the foundation for building a 21st century health service,’ says Malcolm Pollock, NIHI Director.
	Health Promotion Forum The Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand – Runanga Whakapiki ake i te Hauora o Aotearoa (HPF) includes over 150 organisations commited to improving health and focuses on building leadership, relationships and the workforce in health promotion.


	NDI Depression Network This website provides information about the National depression Initiative and is the home of the Depression Network, a new forum to provide opportunity for online discussion, blogs and networking. Only launched in Nov 09, keep returning as more content and site associates increase.



	College of Practice Nurses Discussion Forum As part of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation website, there is a discussion forum where you can post ideas, notices, generate discussion and debate.

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