GPs seeing increased numbers of 'worried and stressed people' following earthquakeStuff.co.nz Cantabrians share their advice on how to cope with the shakes. Rural Canterbury Public Health Organisation (PHO) chief executive Bill Eschenbach said GPs were seeing increasing numbers of "worried and stressed people" in the days since the quake. ALDEN WILLIAMS/FAIRFAX NZ Concerns about mental health funding have already been raised for those suffering post-quake stress. In response to the earthquake and aftershocks, the Ministry of Health launched a national phone service, Earthquake Support Line. WHERE TO GET HELPEarthquake Support Line 0800 777 846Lifeline (open 24/7) - 0800 543 354Depression Helpline (open 24/7) - 0800 111 757Healthline (open 24/7) - 0800 611 116Samaritans (open 24/7) - 0800 726 666Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).

Source: Stuff November 16, 2016 22:22 UTC