Hinengaro
Mental

• mentemia.com – mental wellbeing app, developed by Sir John Kirwan
• justathought.co.nz – practical strategies for times of distress
• depression.org.nz – has lots of resources and advice regarding depression
• smallsteps.org.nz – to help manage stress, anxiety, and low mood
• mentalhealth.org.nz – mental health information and resources
• melonhealth.com – self care and emotional wellbeing resources
• betterhelp.com – online access to therapists and counsellors
• auntydee.co.nz – a free online tool for problem solving support
• wellbeingsessions.nz – free online wellbeing resources
• thelowdown.co.nz – a youth targeted site with lots of resources
• headspace.com – for guided meditations and mindfulness

Social connection can lower anxiety and depression, help us regulate our emotions, lead to higher self-esteem and empathy, and actually improve our immune systems.

It’s OK to not be OK. If you’re feeling low please reach out to your whānau, chosen whānau, or someone you trust, and let them know what’s going on for you. You are not alone.

It’s important to reach out if you need to talk to someone about how you’re feeling. Here are some people you can contact for support –

• Your GP
• Free call or text 1737 for support from a trained counsellor
• Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or free text ‘help’ to 4357
• The Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or text 4202
• Anxiety Line – 0800 ANXIETY (2694 389)
• Youthline – 0800 376 633 or text 234
• Healthline – 0800 611 116
• The Lowdown – free text 5626
• Alcohol Drug Helpline – 0800 787 797

If you are seriously concerned about your safety or the safety of a loved one, you can go to your nearest A&E or hospital, call 111, or call the Mental Health Crisis line –

• 0800 800 717 (Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland)
• 0800 745 477 (Pōneke/Wellington)
• 0800 920 092 (Ōtautahi/Christchurch)
• 0800 467 846 (Ōtepoti/Dunedin)