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Mental Health, Wellbeing, Self-care, Youth Talk, For Myself
A trip down memory lane – the power of nostalgia
Actively reminiscing on happy moments or joining in activities that are tied ...
Youth Talk, Mental Health, Self-care, Wellbeing, For Myself
Barefoot grounding for managing my social anxiety
Elle's social anxiety ramped up after being in lockdown, then she discovered ...
Mental Health, Self-care, Wellbeing, Support, Crisis, For Myself, For Family / Whānau, Youth Talk, Parents and Caregivers, Kids, Video
Box breathing to reduce anxiety
A helpful guide to WHY and HOW to use Box Breathing to relax.
Mindfulness, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth Talk, Self-care, Personal Stories
Building resilience during lockdown
Lockdown can be challenging, but it's also an opportunity to put things in pe...
Wellbeing, Mental Health, Self-care, Personal Stories, Youth Talk
Clearing the space and the mind
Being organised has advantages: make space for your mind to think, enhance pr...
Youth Talk, Mental Health, Wellbeing
Coping with the winter blues
How to cope with the winter blues and look after your mental and physical we...
Kids, For Family / Whānau, Wellbeing
COVID-19 and caregivers: how to support children through vaccine anxiety
Tips and resources to help your child through vaccine anxiety
Mental Health, Personal Stories, Wellbeing, Youth Talk
Cyberbullying: Playing safe online
An outline of cyberbullying and some strategies to help deal with it.
Youth Talk, Workplace Wellbeing, Personal Stories, Mental Health, Self-care
Finding Your Passion and Skills
An outline of ways to find passions in life
Mental Health, Wellbeing, For Myself, For Family / Whānau, Youth Talk, Teachers, Parents and Caregivers, Video
Forest Walk - Brief Guided Visualisation
Imagining being in a calming place (especially in nature) can help reduce fee...
Youth Talk, Personal Stories, Mental Health, Wellbeing
Friendships and the importance of maintaining them
Friends certainly make life more fun and better in many aspects. But good fri...
Self-care, Youth Talk
Getting out of a rut
Stuck on a rut, not feeling very challenged or motivated? You are not alone. ...
Wellbeing, Youth Talk, Mental Health, Self-care
Harmonising music and mental health
Music isn't just fun or relaxing; it also benefits our overall mental health....
Mental Health, Wellbeing, Personal Stories, Youth Talk
Home sickness and new chapters
A big step in adulthood is moving away from home and this can be very excitin...
Youth Talk, For Myself, Self-care, Wellbeing
How and why to keep a balanced diet on a student budget
Outline of strategies to keep a balanced diet on a budget
Mental Health, Youth Talk, For Myself, Article
How are your mates doing?
Movember has become an annual tradition, around the world, for people showing...
Mental Health, Self-care, For Myself, Wellbeing, Support, Youth Talk
How becoming a pet-owner improved my mental health
Having a pet is a great source of joy and it can also do wonders to our menta...
Self-care, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth Talk, Personal Stories
How to flourish under the pressures of social media
How to enjoy social media in a healthy way without putting your mental health...
Self-care, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth Talk
Journaling's Power
Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-care and mental health support. Ba...
Personal Stories, Youth Talk, Self-care, Wellbeing, Mental Health
Living with others: the joys and challenges of flatting
Living with others who vary in lifestyle, personality, and living habits is e...
Mindfulness, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth Talk
Mindfulness to get through tough moments
Read about how Jess found her way into mindfulness and how this can contribut...
Self-care, Wellbeing, Mental Health, Youth Talk, Personal Stories
My experience of losing a pet and what helped my recovery
It’s normal to feel intense grief and loss at the passing of a pet. Many yo...
Mental Health, Wellbeing, Support, Youth Talk
My experience with bullying
Bullying is still very common but how to deal with it and what to do if you o...
Mental Health, Wellbeing, Support, For Myself, For Health Professionals, For Family / Whānau, Kids, Youth Talk, Teachers, Parents and Caregivers
Name it to tame it
Find out how naming our feelings can reduce the intensity of the emotions and...
Wellbeing, Mental Health, Self-care, Youth Talk
Optimism - a powerful tool to manage anxiety
Optimism is not simply about looking at things in a positive light and requir...
Youth Talk, Support, Wellbeing, Mental Health, Personal Stories
Overcoming Agoraphobia
Practical strategies to manage agoraphobia and tips to support someone living...
Youth Talk, Mental Health, Self-care, Wellbeing, Personal Stories
Overcoming the fear of public speaking
Techniques to help with the fear of public speaking
Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth Talk, For Myself
Practical strategies to cope with anxiety at university
Attending university can seem daunting, but initial anxiety can be reduced by...
Youth Talk, Personal Stories
Recovering from the loss of a parent
Our intern writer, Jameel, writes about his experience of losing his father a...
Mental Health, Wellbeing, Support, Kids, Youth Talk, Parents and Caregivers
Resources for parents and caregivers
Helpful resources for caregivers of children and young people.
Self-care, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Youth Talk
Running for my mental health
Jameel talks about how running has helped him build mental fortitude, feel ac...
Wellbeing, Mental Health, Youth Talk, Self-care, Support, For Myself
Self-Compassion in the New Year
Positive self-talk: When a friend makes a mistake, we give them an uplifting ...
PDF, Youth Talk, For Family / Whānau, Kids, Teachers, For Health Professionals, Parents and Caregivers, Support
Staying Safe Online: A Free Workshop for New Zealand Teenagers
Free Printable PDF Workbook.
Youth Talk, Kids, For Health Professionals, For Family / Whānau, PDF
Staying Safe Online: A Free Workshop for Young New Zealand Teenagers
Free Printable PDF Workbook.
Wellbeing, Support, Mental Health, Kids, Youth Talk, Teachers, PDF
Supporting anxious children in the classroom
Acknowledging anxiety and supporting kids to find healthy ways to cope helps ...
Parents and Caregivers, For Family / Whānau, Kids, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Support, Mindfulness
Supporting anxious kids: Advice for parents and caregivers
Anxiety is normal and all children and youth experience it. Here are some tip...
Youth Talk, Mental Health, Self-care, Wellbeing
Taking a break from technology
Spending too much time online can have a negative impact on our mental health...
For Family / Whānau, Youth Talk, Mental Health, Wellbeing
The benefits and challenges of boundaries during the holidays
Setting boundaries is an important part of establishing our identity but it c...
Youth Talk, Workplace Wellbeing, Self-care
The benefits and challenges of doing an internship
Why do an internship, tips to land a nice opportunity and a few things to be ...
Mental Health, Wellbeing, For Myself, For Workplaces, For Health Professionals, Kids, Youth Talk, Teachers, Parents and Caregivers, For Family / Whānau
The courage to face our fears
Check out five steps to build courage to face your fears and deal with your o...
Youth Talk, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Self-care
The final stage of the studying year
Jess finds out the benefits of routine and what creates a good environment fo...
Mental Health, Wellbeing, Self-care, Mindfulness, Youth Talk, For Myself
The link between mental and physical health
A healthy body is key to our mental wellbeing. Here Jess shares why and what ...
Self-care, Mental Health, Wellbeing, For Myself, Youth Talk
The prospects of a New Year
Accomplishing our new year's resolutions can be tricky. Jess shares what help...
Mental Health, Support, For Myself, Youth Talk, Parents and Caregivers
Understanding OCD and being a better support person
Learning about a friend's experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and h...
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Youth Talk, Mental Health, Self-care, Support
What has made my lockdown easier
Our youth writer shares how she found ways to cope with isolation, look after...
Youth Talk, Mental Health, Self-care, Wellbeing, For Family / Whānau, Kids
Youth and mental wellbeing: Be active, me kori tonu
Exercise can do wonders to kids and adults’ physical and mental health. Che...
