Photo: Public Health Summer School - Otago University
Lifeline says calls have gone up by a quarter since the lockdown, from the usual number of 10,000 a month, with callers citing anxiety around money, accommodation and relationship pressures.
Many mental health services are trying to use video conferencing to interact with existing patients, but what happens when a patient doesn't have internet access?
Kathryn talks with Consultant Psychiatrist and University of Otago Senior Lecturer, Professor Christopher Gale and Renee Matthews, clinical manager of Lifeline.
Here are some support options:
- Lifeline: 0800 543 354 - available 24/7
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) - available 24/7
- Youthline: 0800 376 633
- Samaritans: 0800 726 666 - available 24/7
- Kidsline: 0800 543 754 - available 24/7
- Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 - 1pm to 10pm weekdays, 3pm to 10pm weekends
- Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 - available 24/7
