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8 Tips that help you on your self-care journey
Self-care is an act of taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emot...
A trip down memory lane – the power of nostalgia
Actively reminiscing on happy moments or joining in activities that are tied ...
Adult attachment styles
An attachment style is the regular manifestation of particular traits in rela...
Anxiety 101
Anxiety 101: What is anxiety, and what do the symptoms look like? Can I help ...
Anxiety and panic attacks: how to be a supportive friend and whānau
Friends and family/whānau support can make a real difference for someone dea...
Attachment and healthy relationships
What is secure attachment and why it has such a great impact in building heal...
Autism and anxiety
Learn about the relationship between autism and anxiety and how we can better...
Barefoot grounding for managing my social anxiety
Elle's social anxiety ramped up after being in lockdown, then she discovered ...
Box breathing to reduce anxiety
A helpful guide to WHY and HOW to use Box Breathing to relax.
Building resilience during lockdown
Lockdown can be challenging, but it's also an opportunity to put things in pe...
Clearing the space and the mind
Being organised has advantages: make space for your mind to think, enhance pr...
Coping with anxiety during disasters and emergencies
It is normal to experience anxiety during unpredictable situations, like natu...
Coping with the winter blues
How to cope with the winter blues and look after your mental and physical we...
COVID-19 and caregivers: how to support children through vaccine anxiety
Tips and resources to help your child through vaccine anxiety
COVID-19 vaccine anxiety: info and coping mechanisms
As we approach a new transition period in our fight against COVID-19, new con...
Cyberbullying: Playing safe online
An outline of cyberbullying and some strategies to help deal with it.
Dyslexia and university
Outline of having dyslexia, studying at university, and how dyslexics can sti...
Eco-anxiety – how to cope with it
We've compiled a few tips and techniques to help you coping with eco-anxiety,...
Fight-flight-freeze: The body's natural response to stress
The fight-flight-freeze response - Learn about your body's natural response t...
Finding Your Passion and Skills
An outline of ways to find passions in life
Forest Walk - Brief Guided Visualisation
Imagining being in a calming place (especially in nature) can help reduce fee...
Free Crisis & Distress Numbers and Resources
Important numbers and resources to find advice and support at a time of crisi...
Free Printable PDFs
Anxiety NZ offers a range of physical resources which you might find useful t...
Friendships and the importance of maintaining them
Friends certainly make life more fun and better in many aspects. But good fri...
Getting out of a rut
Stuck on a rut, not feeling very challenged or motivated? You are not alone. ...
Gratitude benefits to mind and body
There are many physical and psychological benefits to practicing gratitude. R...
Harmonising music and mental health
Music isn't just fun or relaxing; it also benefits our overall mental health....
Home sickness and new chapters
A big step in adulthood is moving away from home and this can be very excitin...
How and why to keep a balanced diet on a student budget
Outline of strategies to keep a balanced diet on a budget
How are your mates doing?
Movember has become an annual tradition, around the world, for people showing...
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...
How to flourish under the pressures of social media
How to enjoy social media in a healthy way without putting your mental health...
How to reduce your holiday stress
A few ideas to make the holiday season less stressful and more jolly
How to support your loved one with PTSD
Lived-experience strategies on how to support a loved one with PTSD
I’m going with my gut: the vagus nerve and our mind-body connection
An exploration of how our gut and mind interact, and how our bodies impacts t...
Improving sleep
Good sleep can greatly improve your quality of life, promoting physical and m...
Journaling's Power
Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-care and mental health support. Ba...
Let's End Loneliness Together
Anxiety NZ Recommends Resources to Connect and Thrive
Living with Anxiety - Peter's story
What's it like to live with anxiety? Peter shares his journey
Living with others: the joys and challenges of flatting
Living with others who vary in lifestyle, personality, and living habits is e...
Looking after our mates
Supporting boys and men in looking after their mental health and wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing and nutrition
Keeping a healthy diet is not only good for the body but it can also benefit ...
Mindfulness to get through tough moments
Read about how Jess found her way into mindfulness and how this can contribut...
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...
My experience with bullying
Bullying is still very common but how to deal with it and what to do if you o...
My relationship with food and my body
Jameel shares his journey to build a better relationship with food and his bo...
Name it to tame it
Find out how naming our feelings can reduce the intensity of the emotions and...
Navigating Mental Health with Chronic Illness or Disability Challenges
Most of us have heard of the general recommendations for mental and physical ...
Online therapy in Aotearoa
Online therapy is convenient, accessible and effective. It is also cost-effec...
Optimism - a powerful tool to manage anxiety
Optimism is not simply about looking at things in a positive light and requir...
Overcoming Agoraphobia
Practical strategies to manage agoraphobia and tips to support someone living...
Overcoming the fear of public speaking
Techniques to help with the fear of public speaking
Pets and Mental Health
Many pet owners are familiar with the joy owning an animal can bring. What’...
Practical strategies to cope with anxiety at university
Attending university can seem daunting, but initial anxiety can be reduced by...
Reconnecting with myself
The importance of finding time to connect with oneself and focus on our inner...
Recovering from the loss of a parent
Our intern writer, Jameel, writes about his experience of losing his father a...
Resources for parents and caregivers
Helpful resources for caregivers of children and young people.
Resources for whānau
Families play an important role in the recovery journey of people experiencin...
Running for my mental health
Jameel talks about how running has helped him build mental fortitude, feel ac...
Self-Compassion in the New Year
Positive self-talk: When a friend makes a mistake, we give them an uplifting ...
Sleep during stressful and uncertain times
COVID-19 and isolation have brought people's stress and anxiety levels up, wh...
Staying Safe Online: A Free Workshop for New Zealand Teenagers
Free Printable PDF Workbook.
Staying Safe Online: A Free Workshop for New Zealand Young Adults
Free Printable PDF Workbook.
Staying Safe Online: A Free Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
Free Printable PDF Workbook
Staying Safe Online: A Free Workshop for Young New Zealand Teenagers
Free Printable PDF Workbook.
Stress Awareness Month 2024
Here in Aotearoa, we've come so far in the past few years in sharing our expe...
Support for Whānau/Family
Families play an important role in the recovery journey of people experiencin...
Supporting anxious children in the classroom
Acknowledging anxiety and supporting kids to find healthy ways to cope helps ...
Supporting anxious kids: Advice for parents and caregivers
Anxiety is normal and all children and youth experience it. Here are some tip...
Supporting Parents, Healthy Children
Talking with your children about your mental health or addiction issues can h...
Supporting someone with Alzheimer’s
Support, self-care and tips for carers of people living with Alzheimer’s.
Supporting women to thrive
We celebrate the diversity, courage, intelligence, and life of all wāhine an...
Taking a break from technology
Spending too much time online can have a negative impact on our mental health...
Talking to your GP about Mental Health
Talking to your GP is a great starting point for your mental health journey. ...
The benefits and challenges of boundaries during the holidays
Setting boundaries is an important part of establishing our identity but it c...
The benefits and challenges of doing an internship
Why do an internship, tips to land a nice opportunity and a few things to be ...
The courage to face our fears
Check out five steps to build courage to face your fears and deal with your o...
The final stage of the studying year
Jess finds out the benefits of routine and what creates a good environment fo...
The link between mental and physical health
A healthy body is key to our mental wellbeing. Here Jess shares why and what ...
The mental health benefits of taking a break
Working nonstop can lead to mental and physical fatigue, and contribute to bu...
The mental health benefits of volunteering
Volunteering is a known way to meaningfully contribute to your community but ...
The prospects of a New Year
Accomplishing our new year's resolutions can be tricky. Jess shares what help...
The stages of grief
Understanding the five stages of grief may be useful when navigating your jou...
Tiffany's experience with anxiety
Anxiety Helpline Volunteer Shares her Experience with Anxiety
Tips to cope with COVID and anxiety
COVID-19 outbreaks may make us feel anxious as we assess how our own or other...
Understanding fear, anxiety, and stress
Understanding the difference between fear, anxiety, and stress can help you d...
Understanding OCD and being a better support person
Learning about a friend's experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and h...
What has made my lockdown easier
Our youth writer shares how she found ways to cope with isolation, look after...
What is stress and how to manage it
Everybody feels stressed at times, but too much of it can harm our physical a...
World Bipolar Day: Increasing awareness of mate rangirua
March 30th Bipolar Awareness Day - What is bipolar disorder and how to raise ...
Youth and mental wellbeing: Be active, me kori tonu
Exercise can do wonders to kids and adults’ physical and mental health. Che...