Mental Health

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  Anxiety

  Posted on Nov. 1, 2017

  There seems to be a silent epidemic of anxiety in our community, one that people are often embarrassed to discuss, and regrettably often keep hidden.

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  Dementia – a forgotten epidemic

  Posted on Feb. 3, 2017

  According to the Dementia Economic Impact Report, it is estimated that there are 54000 people with dementia in New Zealand, which is forecast to triple to around 150,000 by 2050.

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  Beating the blues

  Posted on Dec. 5, 2013

  Depression is all too common a problem in our society. Whilst GPs diagnose and manage many patients with depression the ones we really worry about are those who are suffering in silence and not getting the help they need. Depression is an illness, not a ...

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