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Depression? Who can help? Contact Details
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Contact Details
Talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions.
0800 111 757
or
Text 4202Open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, but your call will be diverted to a clinician after hours.
(09) 261 3700
Depression Websites
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Website Address
Information and resources (fact sheets) on recognising and understanding depression, including post-natal depression. It’s also the home of The Journal, a self-managed online programme to help you get through depression.
www.depression.org.nz
A website published by the University of Auckland with helpful information and self help strategies.
calm.auckland.ac.nz
Free information to support people and families that are experiencing mental illness.
mentalhealth.org.nz
Helps you find reliable and trustworthy health information and self-help resources.
www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-topics/depression/
Websites for youth with depression
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An interactive website that lets you email, text or instant message for advice. It has information to help young people understand and deal with depression. You can free text 5626 for help.
thelowdown.co.nz
A website published by the University of Auckland with helpful information and self help strategies.
calm.auckland.ac.nz
A free online tool to help young people learn to deal with depression and anxiety.
www.sparx.org.nz
Info zone has great tips and techniques for life - including topics on relationships, abuse, bullying, your body and your mind.
www.youthline.co.nz
Medicine Information
More information about the medication you have been prescribed from MedSafe New Zealand.
www.medsafe.govt.nz