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With support, people can live with mental illness and get on with their lives if positive attitudes are encouraged and unhelpful stereotypes avoided.

 

Mental Health News and Research

ADHD drugs won't raise risk of substance abuse, US study
Children prescribed psychostimulants for ADHD are no more likely than their peers to abuse drugs and alcohol as young adults, a new study concludes.

Antidepressant effectiveness probably overstated, reasons unclear says report
A systematic review of studies on antidepressants concludes the positive effects are probably overstated in the medical literature.

Mental Health Information

Associated Products and Services

Ministry of Health Depression Helpline 0800 111 757
Online depression risk questionnaire www.depression.org.nz

Ministry of Health website for youth who are experiencing depression -  www.thelowdown.co.nz   

Online space created to help young New Zealanders understand and recover from depression.

Out of the Blue/Kia Marama - www.outoftheblue.org.nz

A depression awareness campaign from the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

Working Well - www.workingwell.co.nz

This initiative from the Mental Health Foundation is aimed at promoting mental health in New Zealand workplaces. Employers can enrol for the Working Well package.

Headspace - www.headspace.org.nz

Auckland District Health Board's website for young people's mental wellbeing (also useful for parents and schools).

Sorted - Sorted

Party drug info guide from Auckland Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS), aimed at harm reduction.

Medicines Information - Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) is useful information about your medicine and is written especially for you. CMI contains advice such as what the medicine is used for, how it should be taken, what side effects can occur, whether you can drive or drink alcohol while taking the medicine, and what to do if you miss a dose. However, CMI do not contain all the available information about the medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking the medicine.

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