In light of Greg Boyed's death this week where his family revealed his struggle with depression, we thought we needed to openly talk about this serious mental disease.
In one way or another, you may have seen depression take a hold over those close to you, or even yourself. Our statistics say almost a fifth of New Zealanders have been diagnosed with depression. It has a real impact over our country, yet we aren't doing enough about it.
If you've ever struggled with depression, or seen those around you struggle, we talk about how you can support and take care of your loved ones.
If you need to find help and support:
- Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737
- Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
- Youthline - 0800 376 633, text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
- Samaritans - 0800 726 666
- Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
