{"id":2969,"date":"2023-11-17T04:54:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T04:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thamesvalleyswampfoxes.co.nz\/?page_id=2969"},"modified":"2023-11-17T04:54:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T04:54:56","slug":"mental-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thamesvalleyswampfoxes.co.nz\/?page_id=2969","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"What we\u2019re going to do:<\/p>\n

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  1. Facilitate a support group to provide a safe space for people to come and share.<\/li>\n
  2. Organise awareness and education sessions around some key mental health issues such as drug, alcohol, gambling and suicide.<\/li>\n
  3. Promote Mental Health campaigns on our Thames Valley Rugby Union website.<\/li>\n
  4. Be the conduit for New Zealand Rugby and District Health Board resources<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Finding things tough:\u00a0We all have times in our\u00a0lives when things aren\u2019t going the way we\u2019d like<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Knowing the signs when you\u2019re struggling, and learning strategies that can help make things easier is a good place to start. Head over to the HeadFirst to read about some of the common struggles we can all face and hear rugby players share their own experiences. For more info, visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.headfirst.co.nz\/topics\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    SUPPORT NETWORKS:<\/h3>\n
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    LIFELINE<\/a><\/h5>\n

    Nationwide 24-hour, 7 days a week counselling service.<\/p>\n

    Free to call\u00a00800 543 354<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    DEPRESSION HELPLINE<\/a><\/h5>\n

    Talk to a trained counsellor who can discuss your situation and find you the right support\/tautoko. Free to call 24\/7 on\u00a00800 111 757<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    ANXIETY LINE<\/a><\/h5>\n

    Provide\u00a0support and help around understanding anxiety and peoples experiences. Free call available 24\/7 on 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    THE LOWDOWN<\/a><\/h5>\n

    A website for young New Zealanders to help understand depression and anxiety from their own perspectives. Get in touch with a trained counsellor by free txt (5626).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    YOUTHLINE<\/a><\/h5>\n

    Free, confidential and non-judgemental youth service. Free to call,\u00a00800 376 633<\/a>\u00a0or free text 234. You can also email them at\u00a0talk@youthline.co.nz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    1737 NEED TO TALK?<\/a><\/h5>\n

    A free call and text service for New Zealanders feeling down, anxious, overwhelmed or just need to chat to someone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    WHAT\u2019S UP<\/a><\/h5>\n

    Free phone counselling service for young people, 7 days a week from 1pm to 11pm. They also have a free online chat\u00a07-11pm every day. Free to call 0800 WHATSUP (0800 942 8787<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    MENTAL FITNESS<\/h1>\n

    Being mentally fit can mean different things to different people, but for most it\u2019s about being able to live your life with freedom and enjoyment. Coping with life\u2019s ups and downs, recognising your potential, adapting to change and achieving\u00a0your goals, are all key factors to being mentally fit.<\/p>\n