Mental health and addiction

Life can be challenging and cause high and low moods. Some people may experience mental health issues or addiction. Find out about the signs and symptoms, and what support is available.

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Mental health conditions

Mental health conditions are conditions that affect your mood, thinking and behaviour.
Mental health services

Most people will be referred to mental health services through their doctor. Find out what to do in an emergency and other support including phone and online services and information.
Alcohol and drug addiction

Alcohol and other drug abuse is really common. There are various support and treatment options available.
Mental health medication

In a crisis

If you, or someone you know, needs immediate help:

call 111
go to your nearest emergency department
contact your local mental health crisis assessment team.

Mental health crisis assessment teams

Suicide

Find support for talking about suicide, preventing suicide or support for after a suicide.

Talking about suicide — Ministry of Health (external link)

Preventing suicide — Ministry of Health (external link)

After a suicide — Ministry of Health (external link)

Mental health and addiction

In a crisis

Suicide

Mental Health Foundation

Depression.org.nz

Alcohol Drug Helpline

Mental health and addiction

In a crisis

Suicide

Related websites

Mental Health Foundation ↗ external link

Depression.org.nz ↗ external link

Alcohol Drug Helpline ↗ external link

Mental Health Foundation

Depression.org.nz

Alcohol Drug Helpline