Suicide prevention 

Suicide is a major public health issue in New Zealand. I want to help you and other New Zealanders understand how I can work with you as individual and others to prevent suicide and support each other to create lives worth living.

Overcome depression 

To me, that doesn’t mean no one should ever go through a hard time or find it hard to keep going. It means that when those tough times hit we all have the skills and support we need to get through. That support should be culturally appropriate, recovery-focused, evidence-informed, compassionate and centered around you – your goals, your values, your life and your beliefs.

I want New Zealanders to know what puts people at risk of suicide, what warning signs we can all look out for, how to get help for ourselves or someone else and what we can do to prevent people from becoming suicidal. We want our families, whānau and community to feel empowered to care for their loved ones when they need support. I know from my own experiences as two siblings took their lives which was devastating experience. I am here to support you as your coach.

Most of all, I want you to know that suicide is preventable. If you’ve found this page because you’re struggling, I believe you will get better and there is a future for you that is brighter than you can see right now. Go here for immediate help, or here for other support options.

If you’re having suicidal thoughts, you’re not alone. You will get through. We have information, including ways to get support, that will help you here.

Lots of us have thought about killing ourselves and have found a way through.

We want to offer you support, tools of cbt cognitive behavioural therapy and suggestions for how to make your way out of the bleakness or pain you’re experiencing. You won’t always feel like this.

If things are at crisis point for you right now, or you need urgent help, go to your local hospital emergency department or call your local mental health crisis assessment team.

If you’re in danger right now, please call 111.

Having suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming and sometimes terrifying. It can be really hard to know what to do and how to cope.

You might feel extremely depressed or anxious, or you might just feel really bad and not understand why. You might be finding the world harsh and painful, or feel like no one understands. I know because I’ve been there myself.

You can get through this.

Whatever is going on for you that has led to how you're feeling right now is unique to you – but you are not alone. Lots of people have thought about killing themselves and have found a way through.

You may feel like you are unloved, useless and not wanted or needed by anyone. You may be feeling hopeless about the future or powerless, like nothing you do or say can change things. You may be in an abusive situation and need to get away. You may be questioning your sexuality. You may be blaming yourself for things that have happened in your life, and you might think it would be easier for others if you weren't here.

You may not even know why you feel suicidal and think that you have no reason to want to kill yourself.

You may feel guilty and ashamed.

It can feel much worse if no one knows what you are going through or how bad you feel. You don’t need to be alone. There are people who are willing, able and available to help you.

You can get through this.

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https://mentalhealth.org.nz/suicide-prevention

https://mentalhealth.org.nz/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention-resources