Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal human emotion that can serve as a natural response to stress or potential threats. In moderation, it can even be beneficial, helping us stay alert and focused. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming or persistent, seeking support and coping strategies is important to maintain a healthy balance and well-being.
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Websites
Lifeline 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or text ‘Help’ to 4357
What's Up 0800 942 87 87 (for 5 – 18-year-olds; 1 pm to 11 pm)
Asian Family Counselling Services 0800 862 342
Canterbury Māori Health Providers Māori Health Providers
Māori & Pasifika Health Māori & Pasifika Health Providers
Need to Talk
Anxiety line 0800 111757 or free text ‘4202’
Anxiety New Zealand 0800 269 4389
Asian Family Counselling Services 0800 862 342
Lifeline 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or text ‘Help’ to 4357
Chinese Lifeline – 0800 888 880 (for people who speak Mandarin or Cantonese)
Purapura Whetu 0800 4 Whetu (0800 4 94388)
What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18-year-olds; 1 pm to 11 pm)
Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234
Refugees as Survivors psychological support for refugees and asylum seekers 0800 472 769
24/7 HELPline support for sexual abuse survivors 0800 623 1700