Learn more about mental health conditions
Are you supporting a whānau member who has been diagnosed with a mental health condition? If so, you can learn about different mental health conditions here.
Anxiety
We all experience feelings of anxiety but sometimes they can develop into an anxiety disorder. There are 5 main types of anxiety disorder and they can be treated with therapies and medication.
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Depression
Someone who is depressed can find thinking difficult and that their mind seems unable to rest and recover. This condition can leave those it affects, including family, feeling very isolated and unsupported. However, depression can be treated.
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Emotion Dysregulation
People with Emotion Dysregulation have difficulty managing their emotions and so can find it difficult to concentrate, solve problems or have stable relationships. This mental health condition is an essential part of a diagnosis called Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Psychosis
Psychosis is a state of mind in which a person loses touch with reality and can be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. There are many psychosis symptoms and they can be treated with therapies and medication.
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia affects how the brain works and can make it difficult to think clearly, make decisions or plans. However, with the right treatment and support, people with schizophrenia can lead fulfilling lives and achieve their goals.
Learn MoreYour Wellbeing
Our advice and information hub contains family wellbeing resources and includes guides about self-care, mindfulness and thriving in later life. It also contains information about how to help children understand mental health conditions.
Suicide support services for whānau
For some of the families we support, part of the journey can be suicidal distress or the loss of a loved one to suicide. Our guides include information about how you can support someone in suicidal distress and how we can support you.
How Yellow Brick Road can help you
Our services are diverse and suitable for all whānau members, including tamariki, rangatahi, adults and older people. We can tailor our support to your needs and can also include aspects of your culture that are important to you.
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