Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara observed that the state of mental health in New Zealand is in decline, and has been for quite a while.

New Zealand has a reputation for notoriously low mental health statistics, and a new study confirms that one in two Kiwis have been severely impacted by stress or depression in the past year.

Erin O'Hara says that mental health in this country has received a boost in funding, but the last couple of years have presented unique challenges.

Erin also recommended some lifestyle changes people can work in to ease their symptoms.

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