Supporting Others

When a person needs help they are often unlikely to ask for it. The Mental Health Foundation has a wealth of resources to help equip you to better connect with or support someone in need of help.
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Learn ways to connect with and support someone who is going through a difficult time. 

Connecting Through Kōrero

A guide for having safe, open, honest and compassionate kōrero about suicide with taiohi/young p...
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Mental Health Conditions, Nov 19

Suicide: worried about someone?

 
Who is most at risk of suicide, signs to look for, how to support someone's recovery and caring for yourself
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Community Support Groups

Find free mental health support in your area. See listings of support groups by region and type o...
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Helplines & Support

Helplines for you or someone important to you
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Looking after yourself & your family

There are many things you can do towards maintaining your own or someone else’s wellbeing.
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13 Reasons Why

 
13 Reasons Why is streaming on Netflix. Here's some information about the series and how to get support if you need it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about mental health or accessing services
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Establishing a support group for suicide loss

 
Whether you’ve been running a group for some time or might be considering setting one up – this page is for you.
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Resources

Tips for supporting someone online

Tips on what to say when supporting someone online

Five Ways To Wellbeing Resources

Five Ways to Wellbeing resources
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Helplines and local mental health services

A directory of helplines and local mental health service contact details.