Mental health and addiction
Life can be challenging and cause high and low moods. Some people may experience mental health issues or addiction. Find out about the signs and symptoms, and what support is available.
Find wellbeing support external linkAlcohol and drug addiction
Three important features are present in people with addictive or abusive patterns of drinking alcohol. These are dependence, tolerance, and compulsion to drink.
Addiction and abuse can happen when you use an illegal drug or when you use a prescribed medication in a harmful way.
Obsessive compulsive disorder
People with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) experience persistent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and feel driven to do mental or physical actions (compulsions) that provide temporary relief from these thoughts.
Obsessive compulsive disorder — Mental Health Foundation (external link)
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological reaction to experiencing or witnessing a significantly traumatic or shocking event or series of events.
Post-traumatic stress disorder — Mental Health Foundation (external link)
Suicide
Find support for talking about suicide, preventing suicide or support for after a suicide.
Talking about suicide — Ministry of Health (external link)