Seeking help for mental health issues no longer as the stigma it once had, but there are not enough psychologists to help. Photo / 123RFSeeking help for mental health issues no longer as the stigma it once had, but there are not enough psychologists to help. Porirua and Wellington clinical psychologist Annie Talbot feared the lack of care in the community would lead to a tsunami of serious mental health problems. Where to get helpIf you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)• KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)• WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)• DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757• SAMARITANS – 0800 726 666.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 12, 2021 21:00 UTC