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Key Messages, Resources, and Approaches for Covid-19 conditions – August 2021

This summer will be the first under Covid -19 level 1 conditions, and even more reason now to maintain our vigilance and to remain alert and supportive of ourselves, the people we serve, and family and whānau. This Guidance List has been developed by the College to assist Mental Health, Addiction and Disability nurses and Credentialed Primary Care nurses to continue to provide current information as we traverse the Covid – 19 conditions and potential future lockdowns. 

The list of resources is presented under the following key headings: 

1. Interpersonal violence and abuse

2. Key messages to reinforce with all people seeking healthcare

3. Resources that support maintaining and improving mental health and wellbeing

4. Helplines available

5. Resources to assist people who are feeling suicidal or having suicidal thoughts

6. Parenting Support

7. Self-help tools for young people

8. Harmful Substance Use Concerns – Self-help and information for supporters and withdrawal guidelines for practitioners

Click to access the resource : Covid19 Members resources-links 23-8-21