Wellbeing resources

The internet is full of great tools and resources. Yet, somehow when we need help, right now, those resources can be difficult to find. They're often burried deep in websites and we get frustrated before we've found what we're looking for!

This page is a one-stop shop for some great fact sheets and tools that are available...if only you knew where to look.

Depression

Facts about depression
This two page fact sheet looks at depression, the causes, the signs and ways of getting through.

Men and depression
This Mental Health Foundation brochure looks at depression with particular reference to the impacts on men.

Alcohol and drugs

How I can help
This page of the Alcohol and Drug Helpline's website talks about how you can help if you're concerned about someone's alcohol and/or drug use.

Alcohol - do you have a problem?
This web page talks about the effects of drinking excessive alcohol and what you can do to help yourself.

Stress

Coping with financial stress
This Ministry of Health publication provides practical advice around coping with stress, solving problems and looking after family during tough economic times.

Stress and how to handle it
This Mental Health Foundation brochure looks at tips for managing stress.

Anxiety

Understanding anxiety
This two page fact sheet from depression.org.nz looks at your body's response to stress, anxiety and how to cope.

General health

You
You is a website run by Men's Health Trust New Zealand (MHTNZ). MHTNZ is a not-for-profit Trust and has been created to help change the way New Zealand men think about all aspects of their health. 

Employment issues

Employment relationship issues
This Department of Labour fact sheet is a flow chart of the key steps in resolving employment relationship issues.

Working life and mental illness
2011 Australia: SANE. Bulletin 14. This new SANE research reveals that most Australians with mental illness receive little support at work, and do not believe managers understood their illness or its impact at work.

Other 

 For more resources visit the Mental Health Foundation website.