Wellbeing tools and strategies

• Need to talk? Visit the 1737 website. Free call or text 24/7 to speak with a trained counsellor
• Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or text HELP (4357) for free support 24 hours a day
• Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 TAUTOKO
• Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757 or text 4202. Call or text 24/7 if you are wanting to talk to someone about how you are feeling.
• Youthline - 0800 376 633 or free text 234. You don’t have to be in a crisis to get in touch. Can be for all reason- for Kiwis aged between 12-24 years
• Outline - 0800 688 5463 (between 6pm-9pm daily) An all-ages, rainbow, mental health organisation providing support to the rainbow community, friends, and whānau.
• Samaritans - 0800 726 666 - Available 24/7 if you are experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings
• Alcohol Drug Helpline - 0800 787 797 or free text to 8681 - If you are concerned about your own or others drinking or drug taking we can assist with information, insight and support.
• Asian Helpline - 0800 862 342
• Healthline - 0800 611 116 to speak with a trained medical professional for health advice and information.
• Meth Help - 0800 6384 4357 to talk confidently about meth related issues and get support.
• Shine - 0508 744 633 - Free helpline to support those who have/are victims of family violence

Online tools and websites

• Just a thought - Free evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression.
• Blurt - Taking Care of Yourself at University
• The Five Ways to Wellbeing - Help people stay mentally well
• Centre for Clinical Interventions - Self-help resources for a range of different mental health conditions
• The Lowdown - Straight up answers for when life sucks. Find support here for your Hauora, Identity, Culture and mental health.
• Depression- Take a small step by getting ideas or support on how to take care of yourself and others.
• The level - A straight up guide for people who use drugs.
• We're stronger without alcohol - Advice and resources aimed at breaking the cycle of alcohol harm.
• Calm - Computer Assisted Learning for the Mind
• High Alert - Drug Information & how to get help
• InsideOut - Research and Clinical excellence in Eating Disorders
• Te Whare Tapa Whā - Māori Health Models
• Mental Health Foundation - Works towards creating a society free from discrimination.
• Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention - Support to Māori individuals, whānau, and communities.

Apps

• Headspace: Meditate and Relax (Guided Meditation)
• Smiling Mind (Meditation and Mindfulness)
• CBT Self Care Journal (Journalling)
• DailyBean (Mood Tracker and Journal)
• Virtual Hope Box (Games to reduce stress)
• CBT-i coach (Sleep Skills and Tracking)
• MindShift (Coping with Anxiety)
• PTSD Coach - (Managing PTSD)
• Breathe2Relax - (Breathing exercises)
• WOOP - (Changing habits and goal setting)

• Mrs D is going without: I used to be a boozy housewife, now I’m not. This is my book (Lotta Dann) - Alcohol use and her recovery
• This Too Shall Pass (Julia Samuel) - Adapting to hardship and how mental health is different for everyone
• Own your anxiety (Julian Brass) - Tools that focus on what you are able to control, motivation and positive action.
• The Highly Sensitive Person (Elaine N. Aron) - Coping when everything is overwhelming
• Be Calm (Jill P. Weber) - Advice for anxiety
• Beating the Blues: A self-help approach to overcome depression (Jillian Ball and Susan Tanner) - Self-help book based on cognitive behavioural therapy

Information and resources:

• Mental health foundation, Looking after mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19
• Mental health foundation, Top tips to get through
• Just A Thought, Supporting your wellbeing during COVID-19 (resources available and online course called 'Staying on Track'- A guide to support your wellbeing during COVID-19 soon to be released)
• Melon Health, Self care and support for NZers during COVID-19