Anxiety and how to handle it |
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| Topic | Anxiety |
| Type | Booklet |
| Publisher | Mental Health Foundation, NZ, 2013 |
Anxiety Support Groups
Anxiety Support group (St Lukes): Every other Thursday, 6–8pm.
Social Anxiety Support group (St Lukes): Every other Saturday, 3–4.30pm.
Family/Friends Group: Every Friday. Free education and support for family and friends (who support others with anxiety).
Bookings essential. For more information on the dates of the groups, please contact by email or phone below.
For more information about Peer Support Groups visit https://www.anxiety.org.nz/peer-support.
Phone: 09 846 9776 or ANXIETY helpline (0800 269 4389)
Email: reception (at) anxiety.org.nz
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Auckland Anxiety Social Group
This group is for adults only, so you have to be over 18 years old to join.
To help protect members' privacy, most details of this meetup group have been hidden from public view.
This is first and foremost a friendship group. It is not the intention of the group to replace professional therapy as there are no counsellors in the group. If you are currently under psychiatric care, you need to consult your doctor before joining.
Please answer the profile questions as honestly as you can, but note your answers are visible to other group members.
Friday Peer Recovery and Support Group
For men and women with mental health issues and their whānau. Every Friday of each (8-week) school term, 12pm–1.30pm.
Address: 54 Carruth Road, Papatoetoe 2025
Phone: 09 279 8233
Email: whariki (at) emergeaotearoa.org.nz
GROW Mental Health
GROW Mental Health offers a supportive environment to help those who struggle to live well in the world. We are a community mental health movement with groups suitable for people recovering from mental illness, anyone suffering a crisis, and for those who need support to self-manage their daily lives. We offer friendship and support at weekly group meetings that are open to all. The meetings follow a routine format and embrace a 12-step program.
The GROW Mental Health community are people who have been in your shoes and know how you feel. We have found our way back to wholeness and our passion is to help you do the same. No referrals are required, no fees are charged, however a small donation to meet group expenses is usual and voluntary.
Address: GROW Mental Health have Zoom groups nationwide, and physical groups in Auckland, Thames, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin
Phone: Nationwide enquiries: 09 846 6869 or 021 049 1360
Email: auckland (at) grow.org.nz
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Hearts & Minds
Support and development programmes for those who experience depression and anxiety – most of which are free with a GP referral in WDHB.
Phone: 09 441 8989
Email: info (at) heartsandminds.org.nz
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Well Women Franklin
Well Women Franklin offer a range of services for women and families experiencing or are at risk of experiencing antenatal and/or postnatal distress, These services include a 24-hour telephone support and free weekly peer support groups (morning and evening sessions), childcare is provided during the daytime meetings.
Phone: 021 158 8134
Email: info (at) wellwomenfranklin.org.nz
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Support groups
These are the support groups that we know of. If you know of other support groups not listed here please email us the details.
Brochures
Stress and how to handle it |
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| Topic | Information about stress and what you can do about it |
| Type | Brochure |
| Publisher | Mental Health Foundation, 2013 |
Anxiety disorders – your guide |
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| Topic | Information and advice about anxiety disorders |
| Type | Guide |
| Publisher | The Royal Australian & NZ College of Psychiatrists |
Helplines, Self-Tests, Online therapy
- Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
- Healthline: 0800 611 116. (Available 24 hours, 7 days a week and free to callers throughout New Zealand, including from a mobile phone).
- Freephone, 24 hour support 0800 14 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)
- MyHealthApps contains a number of apps that deal with anxiety. Some free, some with small charge.
- Big White Wall. Free for Auckland DHB residents. A UK-based professionally facilitated, peer support community of people who are experiencing common mental health problems.
- CALM Website. Exercises and information you can download.
- UK Mental Health Foundation. Free audio podcasts that can help you relax and improve your sense of wellbeing.
Useful links
- Anxiety New Zealand Trust
- Anxiety and Depression Society of America
- BDD Foundation
- Anxiety UK
- Helpguide
- Talking Therapy NZ
- Beyond Blue
- Engage Aotearoa
Looking after yourself
For more information
- Generalised anxiety disorder in adults – diagnosis and management. Best Practice Journal, 2009.
- Coping with financial stress. NZ Ministry of Health, 2009.
- Understanding Anxiety. Ministry of Health Fact Sheet.
