Everyone has mental health.
Learning how to look after your mental health creates ‘Mental Wealth’.
Make yourself rich in mental wealth so you can spend it on taking care of yourself and others.
Check In
Learning about mental health issues means you can check yourself and check in on your mates too. Click and drag side to side to scroll through the topics to learn more.
What is Mental Health?
Mental health is a state of mind. Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. Having positive mental health means we have strong relationships, and cope with everyday stress in life to reach our full potential.
Myth-Busters for Mental Health Problems
Some people misunderstand what mental health problems really are. When this happens we can judge people the wrong way, exclude them and end up being disrespectful. We can change this by busting those myths together!
How to check in
Have you got a mate who’s just not themselves lately? Maybe a family member who seems angry or withdrawn? Do you want to say something but are not sure how?
Depression
It’s normal to feel sad, stressed, angry or miserable, especially if we’ve gone through stressful times.
Depression is more than this.
Anxiety
We all know what it’s like to feel worried. Unfortunately for some people, worrying, feeling on edge and panic can be much more intense and overwhelming.
Alcohol
A lot of people don’t think alcohol is a drug. It’s actually the most widely used and easily accessible drug in New Zealand. It can have a major impact on your mental health. There’s lots of help available to learn how to ease up on the drink.
Being Bullied?
No-one deserves to be bullied. Bullying is a serious problem that can disrupt your life and lead to physical and emotional health problems. You don’t have to go through this alone. Help is available.
Online Bullying
Online bullying, or cyber bullying, is when a person uses digital technology to send, post or publish content to hurt someone. There’s lots of tips on how to deal with this.
What is healthy gaming?
Gaming is a normal and healthy part of our lives and it can have a positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. For a small number of young people, gaming can have a more negative impact on everyday life.
Grief
Grief is our natural response to loss – for example, we experience grief when someone close to us dies. We all experience grief differently. Some people start to feel better in weeks or months, for others, it’s years.
Feel Good
There's only one of you and we want you to live well and feel good so you can be your best self. Check out tips and tools on how to feel good.
Mindfulness
Looking for ideas of how to reduce our stress and anxiety? Practising mindfulness activities can help us chill out and clear our minds, so we can deal with things better.
Sleep Well
A good sleep at night helps you manage better during the day. Learn to overcome those annoying things that keep you awake and how to get a good pattern of sleep.
Relax. Breathe.
Your mental wealth relies on you taking the time to look after both your body and mind. Sometimes life gets so busy, and you forget to take time out to relax, rest and recharge. Breathing is another way to take your relaxation in life to the next level.
Grow Gratitude
Did you know that feeling grateful for what we have can improve our mental wealth? Appreciating people and things makes us happy! But it takes a lot of practice so give it a try.
Digital Detox
Recharge and refresh yourself! Perhaps it’s time to step away, have a break from those digital devices that take up all of our time and focus. Sometimes we can lose track of reality and our relationships with the real world. A digital detox might just help us recharge, regain sight of what’s important and take better care of ourselves.
Eat Well
If we want to feel good, we need to make the right choices about what we eat and drink. What we eat and drink not only affects our appearance, but also our energy levels, and the way we think about feel about ourselves.
Get Moving
A strong body supports a strong mind and can help us cope with things like stress, anger and anxiety. There’s lots of fun ways to get moving, on your own or with mates. Every little bit counts!
Spirituality
Spirituality generates positive emotions in people. Whether it’s about having a greater purpose in life, a religion, or living out your personal values, spirituality can make us feel good.
Cultural Identity
Culture gives us a sense of belonging, pride and identity. It’s something to celebrate and cherish. Find out how we can discover and nurture our cultural identities.
Stay Connected
It's a fact that people who are connected are more likely to be happy. Find out how to stay connected so you look after your mental wealth.
Get help now
If you or someone you know is in immediate physical danger, call 111 now. If you’re experiencing mental health problems or need support, help is a phone call away.
How to connect
Staying connected to friends, whānau, school, work, nature and the world around you is critical to your wellbeing.
Understanding gaming: Tips for friends and whānau
Are you worried about a family member’s gaming habits and internet use? Learn how to engage in conversation with them.
Screen Time Tips
We really value screen time because it can be fun and relaxing. But too much screen time can get in the way of other activities that are good for us, like socialising, sleep and exercise.
Finding a balance between time online and other activities is important for your physical and mental health.
Intergenerational communication
Connecting with parents, grandparents, aunties or uncles can help us feel a sense of belonging.
Aunty Dee
For when life sux, Aunty Dee can help you solve your problems.
Sparx e-therapy
e-therapy for young people who are feeling down, worried or stressed.
For Pasifika
Atu-Mai: culturally-based tools to support Pacific young people to unleash their full potential.
Netsafe
Online safety for New Zealand.
Youthline
Here to help and here for you. Text Youthline on 234.
The Lowdown
Straight up answers for when life sux.
Common Ground
Advice and information on how to be part of a support network for a distressed young person.
