SUICIDE AWARENESS & PREVENTION IN NEW ZEALAND.
Suicide has a long-lasting and far-reaching impact on the lives of many people in New Zealand. Every year, far too many New Zealanders die by suicide, with many more attempting suicide. This has a devastating impact on their whānau and families, friends, peers, colleagues, hapū, iwi and wider communities.
All to often people forget about those in their own communities who are struggling and need support. Please reach out & offer a helping hand to those in need.
Some protective factors for suicide
+Good whānau and family relationships
+Access to secure housing
+Stable employment
+Community support and connectedness
+Secure cultural identity
+Ability to deal with life’s difficulties
+Access to support and help.
Some risk factors for suicide
+Bereavement by suicide
+Access to means of suicide
+Sense of isolation
+History of mental illness, addiction or problematic substance abuse
+Previous suicide attempts
+Experience of trauma
+Exposure to bullying & discrimination.
Poll: Are quality products on the decline?
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
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91.9% Yes
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7.2% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Kmart duvet recall
Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.
Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.
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