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Supporting Anxious Kids Series
Mini-series on Supporting Anxious Kids
Giving Anxious Kids Practical Strategies
"Supporting Anxious Kids" Series
Understanding Child Anxiety
"Supporting Anxious Kids" Series
Practicing Relaxation Techniques for Anxious Kids
"Supporting Anxious Kids" Series
Talking about Anxiety with Your Kids
"Supporting Anxious Kids" Series
When to Seek Support for Your Anxious Child
"Supporting Anxious Kids" Series
Looking After Yourself
"Supporting Anxious Kids" Series
How to Make a Difference in the Mental Health of New Zealanders
Anxiety affects 1 in 4 Kiwis in their lifetime. How can you help make a diffe...
Navigating Mental Health with Chronic Illness or Disability Challenges
Most of us have heard of the general recommendations for mental and physical ...
Free Printable PDFs
Anxiety NZ offers a range of physical resources which you might find useful t...
How to support your loved one with PTSD
Lived-experience strategies on how to support a loved one with PTSD
Let's End Loneliness Together
Anxiety NZ Recommends Resources to Connect and Thrive
Staying Safe Online: A Free Workshop for Young New Zealand Teenagers
Free Printable PDF Workbook.
Staying Safe Online: A Free Workshop for New Zealand Teenagers
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 New Zealand Young Adults
Free Printable PDF Workbook.
Anxiety 101
Anxiety 101: What is anxiety, and what do the symptoms look like? Can I help ...
Living with Anxiety - Peter's story
What's it like to live with anxiety? Peter shares his journey
Tiffany's experience with anxiety
Anxiety Helpline Volunteer Shares her Experience with Anxiety
Youth and mental wellbeing: Be active, me kori tonu
Exercise can do wonders to kids and adults’ physical and mental health. Che...
Sleep during stressful and uncertain times
COVID-19 and isolation have brought people's stress and anxiety levels up, wh...
COVID-19 vaccine anxiety: info and coping mechanisms
As we approach a new transition period in our fight against COVID-19, new con...
COVID-19 and caregivers: how to support children through vaccine anxiety
Tips and resources to help your child through vaccine anxiety
Overcoming Agoraphobia
Practical strategies to manage agoraphobia and tips to support someone living...
Building resilience during lockdown
Lockdown can be challenging, but it's also an opportunity to put things in pe...
What has made my lockdown easier
Our youth writer shares how she found ways to cope with isolation, look after...
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...
Finding Your Passion and Skills
An outline of ways to find passions in life
Overcoming the fear of public speaking
Techniques to help with the fear of public speaking
How and why to keep a balanced diet on a student budget
Outline of strategies to keep a balanced diet on a budget
Pets and Mental Health
Many pet owners are familiar with the joy owning an animal can bring. What’...
Tips to cope with COVID and anxiety
COVID-19 outbreaks may make us feel anxious as we assess how our own or other...
How to reduce your holiday stress
A few ideas to make the holiday season less stressful and more jolly
8 Tips to Help You on Your Self-Care Journey
Self-care is an act of taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emot...
Eco-Anxiety – How to Cope with It
We've compiled a few tips and techniques to help you coping with eco-anxiety,...
Cyberbullying: Playing safe online
An outline of cyberbullying and some strategies to help deal with it.
Gratitude benefits to mind and body
There are many physical and psychological benefits to practicing gratitude. R...
Clearing the space and the mind
Being organised has advantages: make space for your mind to think, enhance pr...
Friendships and the importance of maintaining them
Friends certainly make life more fun and better in many aspects. But good fri...
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...
The mental health benefits of volunteering
Volunteering is a known way to meaningfully contribute to your community but ...
Home sickness and new chapters
A big step in adulthood is moving away from home and this can be very excitin...
How to flourish under the pressures of social media
How to enjoy social media in a healthy way without putting your mental health...
Living with others: the joys and challenges of flatting
Living with others who vary in lifestyle, personality, and living habits is e...
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...
Online Therapy in Aotearoa
Online therapy is convenient, accessible and effective. It is also more time-...
Supporting Anxious Kids: Advice for Parents and Caregivers
Anxiety is a typical and healthy response to various situations and developme...
How are your mates doing?
Movember has become an annual tradition, around the world, for people showing...
Attachment and healthy relationships
What is secure attachment and why it has such a great impact in building heal...
My experience with bullying
Bullying is still very common but how to deal with it and what to do if you o...
Mental wellbeing and nutrition
Keeping a healthy diet is not only good for the body but it can also benefit ...
The stages of grief
Understanding the five stages of grief may be useful when navigating your jou...
Coping With the Winter Blues
How to cope with the winter blues and look after your mental and physical wel...
The mental health benefits of taking a break
Working nonstop can lead to mental and physical fatigue, and contribute to bu...
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. ...
Adult attachment styles
An attachment style is the regular manifestation of particular traits in rela...
What is stress and how to manage it
Everybody feels stressed at times, but too much of it can harm our physical a...
Mindfulness to get through tough moments
Read about how Jess found her way into mindfulness and how this can contribut...
The benefits and challenges of doing an internship
Why do an internship, tips to land a nice opportunity and a few things to be ...
Coping with anxiety during disasters and emergencies
It is normal to experience anxiety during unpredictable situations, like natu...
Running for my mental health
Jameel talks about how running has helped him build mental fortitude, feel ac...
Fight-flight-freeze: The body's natural response to stress
The fight-flight-freeze response - Learn about your body's natural response t...
Journaling's Power
Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-care and mental health support. Ba...
Getting out of a rut
Stuck on a rut, not feeling very challenged or motivated? You are not alone. ...
Supporting someone with Alzheimer’s
Support, self-care and tips for carers of people living with Alzheimer’s.
My relationship with food and my body
Jameel shares his journey to build a better relationship with food and his bo...
Harmonising music and mental health
Music isn't just fun or relaxing; it also benefits our overall mental health....
The prospects of a New Year
Accomplishing our new year's resolutions can be tricky. Jess shares what help...
The benefits and challenges of boundaries during the holidays
Setting boundaries is an important part of establishing our identity but it c...
Optimism - a powerful tool to manage anxiety
Optimism is not simply about looking at things in a positive light and requir...
The final stage of the studying year
Jess finds out the benefits of routine and what creates a good environment fo...
Improving sleep
Good sleep can greatly improve your quality of life, promoting physical and m...
The link between mental and physical health
A healthy body is key to our mental wellbeing. Here Jess shares why and what ...
Looking after our mates
Supporting boys and men in looking after their mental health and wellbeing.
Understanding fear, anxiety, and stress
Understanding the difference between fear, anxiety, and stress can help you d...
Dyslexia and university
Outline of having dyslexia, studying at university, and how dyslexics can sti...
Practical strategies to cope with anxiety at university
Attending university can seem daunting, but initial anxiety can be reduced by...
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...
Barefoot grounding for managing my social anxiety
Elle's social anxiety ramped up after being in lockdown, then she discovered ...
Self-Compassion in the New Year
Positive self-talk: When a friend makes a mistake, we give them an uplifting ...
Understanding OCD and Supporting Loved Ones Living with OCD
Learning about a friend's experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and h...
Autism and anxiety
Learn about the relationship between autism and anxiety and how we can better...
World Bipolar Day: Increasing awareness of mate rangirua
March 30th Bipolar Awareness Day - What is bipolar disorder and how to raise ...
A trip down memory lane – the power of nostalgia
Actively reminiscing on happy moments or joining in activities that are tied ...
Supporting women to thrive
We celebrate the diversity, courage, intelligence, and life of all wāhine an...
Forest Walk - Brief Guided Visualisation
Imagining being in a calming place (especially in nature) can help reduce fee...
Reconnecting with myself
The importance of finding time to connect with oneself and focus on our inner...
Supporting Parents, Healthy Children
Supporting Your Children While Prioritizing Your Wellbeing
Supporting anxious children in the classroom
Acknowledging anxiety and supporting kids to find healthy ways to cope helps ...
Resources for parents and caregivers
Resources for caregivers of children and young people.
The courage to face our fears
Check out five steps to build courage to face your fears and deal with your o...
Name it to tame it
Find out how naming our feelings can reduce the intensity of the emotions and...
Free Crisis & Distress Numbers and Resources
Important numbers and resources to find advice and support at a time of crisi...
Resources for whānau
Families play an important role in the recovery journey of people experiencin...
Box breathing to reduce anxiety
A helpful guide to WHY and HOW to use Box Breathing to relax.