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Coping with Financial Stress:

Looking after yourself and your family/whānau during tough economic times


Date of publication (online): October 2009


Summary of publication

This brochure is for people who may be experiencing stress or mental health problems relating to financial hardship.

It provides practical advice for coping with stress, solving problems, and looking after family during tough economic times. It includes information about the symptoms of depression and anxiety, and directs readers to support services if they need them.


Related information

National Depression Initiative
Depression website (www.depression.org.nz)
The Lowdown (www.thelowdown.co.nz)
Mental Health
Suicide Prevention in New Zealand

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HP number 4936.

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Date of publication (hard copy): October 2009

HP number: 4936

Citation: Ministry of Health. 2009. Coping with Financial Stress: Looking after yourself and your family/whānau during tough economic times. Wellington: Ministry of Health.


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