

Worrying that awful things will happen.Losing interest in things you used to enjoy.Racing heart, chest pains, sweating and breathlessness.Moving or speaking more slowly or more quickly than usual.These experiences can be overwhelming and frightening. Key signs to look out forĭepression and anxiety can show up in all parts of your life. If your main problem is panic, being on edge and worrying, we call it anxiety. If your main problem is feeling really down or losing interest in things that you usually enjoy, we call it depression. It’s common to experience both depression and anxiety at the same time. But when those feelings get really bad or go on for a long time you may have depression or anxiety. How can I tell if I have depression or anxiety? Everyone goes through times of stress, fear, worry and feeling down. This booklet uses a Māori framework for wellbeing called Te Whare Tapa Whā (the four walls of the house) to address all these impacts: Te Taha Hinengaro (mental) Te Taha Tinana (physical) Te Taha Whānau (social) and Te Taha Wairua (spiritual). There is also a section for whānau and friends.ĭepression and anxiety can impact just about every part of our lives. This booklet lets you know how to recognise depression and anxiety, how to help yourself and how to get help from others. You’re living your life’, and that gave me hope.” I would look at them and think, ‘Well, you’re OK. "I was lucky enough to be around other people who had survived being really down or living with big fears. Most people come through those experiences to a happier place. Throughout New Zealand, right at this moment, there are other people like you who have lots of stress, low mood, depression or anxiety every year one in five people experience depression, anxiety or both.


Turn your face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind you. Hurihia tō mata ki te rā kia taka te ātārangi ki muri i a koe.
