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#BREAKTHESILENCE

Whether you are a real life T-Rex, a Crossfit maniac or even a Hooligan, we can all have our issues under the surface.

Did you know that New Zealand has the highest rate of teen suicide in the developed world? Did you know that the Southern suicide rates amongst highest in the country?

New Zealand currently has the highest suicide rate since records began, and through our platform, we want to help bring awareness to this ongoing issue in our country.

We are proudly born and bred in Southland, but are aware that we have a problem, we hope that by using our community network we can provide valuable information and support people in need.

The below information is provided by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. You can donate via clicking here

You can help us spread the word by using the image below and hash tagging #BreakTheSilence.

The Mental Health Foundation develops information resources to support people who are worried about their own suicide risk or the suicide risk of someone close to them.

Most people who attempt suicide don’t want to die – they just want their pain to end or can't see another way out of their situation. Support from people who care about them, and connection with their own sense of culture, identity and purpose, can help them to find a way through.

Information service

Through the Mental Health Foundation's information service, we can link you to information about suicide prevention support available. Otherwise, if someone has attempted suicide, or you're worried about their immediate safety, you can do the following:
  • Call your local mental health crisis assessment team or go with them to the emergency department (ED) at your nearest hospital.
  • If they are an immediate physical danger to themselves or others, call 111.
  • Stay with them until support arrives.
  • Remove any obvious means of suicide they might use, eg, guns, medication, car keys, knives, rope.
  • Try to stay calm and let them know you care.
  • Keep them talking: listen and ask questions without judging.
  • Make sure you are safe.

Helplines