Anxiety and how to handle it |
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| Topic | Anxiety |
| Type | Booklet |
| Publisher | Mental Health Foundation, NZ, 2013 |
Anxiety Meet Up Group - Wellington
This group has been created for those in the Wellington area who suffer from a range of anxiety disorders, depression and other forms distress. It is a peer led support group that encourages and supports those in a friendly, easy going and non judgmental way. It is a place to share experiences, to offer advice and to comfort those who feel isolated and alone when times are difficult. It is also an opportunity to have some fun, to form friendships and to meet some new like minded and understanding people.
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.
