Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th š§
Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, letās make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, donāt forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.
Donāt forget, this month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (23 - 29 September) and Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th.
However you choose to take part, feel free to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how youāre cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:
#NSNZmentalhealth
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? š°ļø
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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33.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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65.6% No, I enjoy it
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1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctorās appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctorās appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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39.7% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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20.9% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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35.8% I prefer calling the clinic
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3.6% I didnāt know online booking was available
Dazzling Paws Dog Grooming Orakei Bay Village Remuera
š¶ This handsome boy is Shoyu. š«§
Shoyu came in for a freshen-up groom, and what a difference it made. Before his groom he had a thick, fluffy coat ā and after a good brush-out, tidy trim, and pamper, heās looking soft, neat, and feeling great.
A little refresh can make a big difference š¾š Please see Read more
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