Design for social
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How can we improve students experience in accessing health and well-being services at AUT?
University isn’t easy and no one is truly prepared for the hardship and stress that comes along with it. Nearly 2000 students took part in Kei Te Pai? Which is a report on students’ mental health. 978 students reported that they have considered dropping out due; financial hardship, choose the wrong field of study, feeling overwhelmed, family/relationship issues, mental illness and fear of failure.
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AUT offers free services such as counselling and mental health support. Our challenge for this semester is to find ways to improve students experiences in accessing health and well-being services at AUT.
WHERE TO GET HELP:
If you are worried about your or someone else’s mental health, the best place to get help is through your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.
IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE:
LIFELINE: 0800 543 354 or 09 5222 999 within Auckland (available 24/7)
SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.
NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)
KIDS LINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757
SAMARITANS – 0800 726 666.