4 Sep 2015

Tackling Suicide and Domestic Violence in NZ

From Nine To Noon, 9:34 am on 4 September 2015

New Zealand has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Every year approximately 500 people in this country take their own lives, with many more attempting suicide or experiencing levels of stress that places them at high risk. Young people, men and Maori are in the highest risk categories. 2014 president of the American Psychological Association Dr Nadine Kaslow is in New Zealand to talk about suicide and domestic violence prevention.

Help Agencies:

  • Lifeline - 0800 543 354
  • Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757
  • Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (for people in distress, and people who are worried about someone else)
  • Healthline - 0800 611 116
  • Samaritans - 0800 726 666 (for callers from the Lower North Island, Christchurch and West Coast) or 04 473 9739 (for callers from all other regions)
  • Youthline - 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz
  • Farmstrong promotes farmer wellbeing in New Zealand
  • Skylight.org.NZ offers support for those bereaved by suicide