We all face challenges to our mental wellbeing, but there is a way through.

When we are anxious or depressed it can change the way we think, feel and act. Dealing with the tough times can be hard but you’re not alone. Take a small step by getting ideas or support on how to take care of yourself and others.

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Wellbeing for Māori

Keep your mental health in check, and remain connected with your whānau, community and culture.

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Wellbeing for Pasifika

Find ways to navigate talanoa about mental health in our diverse Pasifika population.

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Our stories

Learn from people who have been through depression and anxiety.

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There are many pathways to getting support

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Get Better

Overcoming depression and anxiety can be challenging, but there are many ways to start helping yourself and others.

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Self-help

There are ways can address aspects of your life that you have control over, physically and mentally.

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Supporting others

You can be there for someone close to you who isn’t being their usual self.

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Find professional help

Mental health professionals work in different ways so it’s important to find someone you’re comfortable with.

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Depression test

Take a free self-test for depression to help you start planning your journey towards feeling better.

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Anxiety test

Take a free self-test for anxiety to help you start planning your journey towards feeling better.

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Coping with COVID-19

Get tips on looking out for yourself and those around you during this challenging time.

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Understanding depression

Find out the common signs, symptoms and causes of depression and what they can mean.

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Understanding anxiety

Find out the common signs, symptoms and causes of anxiety and what they can mean.

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Staying well

There are things you can do to ensure that your mental health is in good shape.

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Small Steps

Small Steps encourages everyone to give wellbeing activities a go with simple, bite-sized tools.

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Gain hope and strength through people’s stories

vesna

Vesna's story

Vesna took up Waka Ama where her hearing disability wasn’t an issue. She went on to beat depression and win elite level sporting titles.
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Ngaro's story

Accepting support from whānau helped Ngaro after his marriage left him grieving the loss of his kids and home. After getting through his depression, he learned how to help others.
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Michelle's story

After overcoming others' views about her gender identity, Michelle then had to get through depression and the trauma of transitioning. She completed her recovery by helping others with theirs.
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Buck's story

Buck got back to the gym to help cope with the loneliness and grieving he felt after becoming separated from his kids. Eight years on, he’s still training, and with the support of others he’s been able to overcome his depression.
emma

Emma's story

Mindfulness, medication and her husband’s support helped Emma overcome people’s negative perceptions of her health problem. Anxiety had led to an eating disorder and depression.

vito

Vito's story

Vito learned to give his mind a break through music. After discovering that he wasn’t the only person feeling out of control and isolated from his culture, he was able open up, talk about his depression, and find ways through.