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Information and Resources
Here are some links and resources that may be helpful:
The Government has set up a COVID-19 portal for businesses. It includes links to materials from government agencies on a wide range of topics including Health, Travel, Worksafe, Employment, IRD, etc.
The Ministry of Health's website has a dedicated COVID-19 coronavirus page, which is frequently updated with the latest reliable information and advice on preparedness and response.
The Ministry of Health's guidance on how to prepare for an influenza pandemic, contains sensible advice about personal preparations you can take now.
For help specifically related to COVID-19
https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/free-guide-to-living-with-worry-and-anxiety-amidst-global-uncertainty/
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
Other useful resources to check out:
For Mental Health Information and Education Resources in Christchurch and the South Island
https://mherc.org.nz/
For help to stay well:
http://www.depressionsupportnetwork.org.nz/
https://www.balance.org.nz/information/wrap
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/home/ways-to-wellbeing/
https://www.justathought.co.nz/
Autism Spectrum Resources
For more information on autism:
Altogether Autism (www.altogetherautism.org.nz, 0800 273463), and Autism New Zealand (www.autismnz.org.nz, 0800 288 476).
Check out information and updates :https://www.ted.com/playlists/153/the_autism_spectrum
And you tube, for the same, especially Wendy Chung on new understandings about Autism Spectrum, and Michael John Carley.
Read: Asperger's Syndrome and Anxiety: A Guide to Stress management, by Nick Dubin
And : The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum by Jane Nugent, Emma Goodall, Jeannette Purkis and Yenn Purkis
Autism NZ runs support and social groups for adults on the Autism Spectrum
Tony Attwood is a clinical psychologist whose website provides an abundance of information for individuals with AS and their families. His website is: www.tonyattwood.com.au/
www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/a-z/resource/8/autism-spectrum-disorders
Resources and Information: https://www.autismresources.co.nz/
Autism New Zealand, and Altogether Autism both have extensive reading and lending libraries for adults, which would be good to access.
Books of Interest
When the Body Says No, the Cost of Hidden Stress by Gabor Maté.
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, by Gabor Maté
Lost Connections by Johann Hari
The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip and Dan Heath
