Wellbeing key messages - English - HE3370
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Good wellbeing support can take many forms, and there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ approach. It could be as simple as taking time to reconnect with family, looking out for and listening to others, talking to a friend, or doing something you enjoy. There are a range of free and easily accessible tools and resources available to people needing support with their wellbeing or struggling with their mental health.
Websites and digital tools
Groov - Practical, sciencebased guidance, whenever you need it. Instant answers to everyday questions from managing pressure to handling tough conversations or resetting after a big day
Just a Thought - Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses to support different mental health challenges
Free Mental Health Courses Online NZ | Just a Thought
Depression.org.nz - Provides information about depression, anxiety, personal stories about navigating tough times and ways to support yourself or someone else to feel better
Home | Depression and Anxiety | Depression and Anxiety | Welcome to a Brand New Day
Mental Health Foundation - Provides information for anyone going through a difficult time and those interested in mental health and wellbeing
Mental Health Support | Mental Health Foundation
Top Up - Simple, everyday actions proven to promote wellbeing and keep our mental health meter topped up
Find ways to TOP UP | Mental Health Foundation | Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora
Headstrong - A digital wellbeing platform designed to help young people build resilience and deal with low mood, stress and the common worries of being a teenager
Free Mental Health App For Teenagers in NZ | Headstrong
SPARX - e-therapy that uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help 12–19-year-olds who are struggling with depression, anxiety and stress
Sparklers at Home - A toolkit of fun activities that parents and caregivers can use at home to support their children’s wellbeing
Farmstrong - A nationwide wellbeing programme for rural communities
Home - Farmstrong - Live Well Farm Well
Someone to see
The Access and Choice Programme - Provides free mental wellbeing support services available through many general practices and other community organisations. If your general practice does not have the programme, talking to your General Practitioner can still be a good place to start if you are struggling with your mental health.
To find out what services are available in your area, visit Wellbeing support
Someone to talk to
- Tend Health - Free mental health support for anyone in New Zealand. Visit Free mental health support for all New Zealanders | Tend Health
- Need to talk? - Call or text 1737 any time for free support from a trained counsellor and access to online resources. Visit 1737 Digital Hub
- Youthline - offers free support to young people and their families including online resources about a wide range of issues that affect young people. Call 0800 376 633, free text 234 email talk@youthline.co.nz or visit youthline.co.nz
- Alcohol & Drug Helpline - Call 0800 787 797 to speak with a trained counsellor. Visit alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
- Rural Support - contact a local Rural Support Trust to access free and confidential support and advice. Call 0800 787 254 or visit Rural Support Trust | Help and Support for Rural NZ
- Asian Helpline - provides free and confidential services from Monday to Friday between 9am-8pm available in eight languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Hindi and English. Call 0800 862 342 free text 832 or visit Services - Asian Family Services
- 0800 what’s up - free nationwide counselling helpline and webchat service for children and teenagers. Call 0800 942 8787 or visit About Whats Up | Support for Kids and Teens
- Lifeline Aotearoa - free community helplines, call 0800 543 354 text 4357 (HELP) or visit Mental Health Support & Counselling - Lifeline
Need urgent help?
If you are seriously concerned about someone’s immediate safety:
- Call 111 or take them to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital
- Contact your local mental health crisis assessment team Mental health crisis assessment teams
- Remain with them and help them to stay safe until support arrives