Mental health

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

Alcohol and other drug abuse is really common. Find out about the services and information available to help with an alcohol or drug problem.

As well as physical assault, abuse includes sexual violence, emotional abuse and controlling behaviour.

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

Find phone numbers for mental health crisis services in your region. These are for emergencies only.

Your mental health matters. There are a range of resources and services available to help, including phone numbers, online services and information, and face to face support.

Mārama allows you and your whānau to give anonymous feedback on our mental health and addictions services.

Psychologists can help you improve your general mental wellbeing. They also help with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex mental health conditions such as psychosis, and during serious illnesses or rehabilitation. Psychologists work in specific areas of psychology — as clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, counselling psychologists, neuropsychologists and general psychologists.