Health Information

https://healthify.nz – At Healthify you will find a lot of trusted resources re health conditions and medicines

Interpreters – https://healthify.nz/translations/i/interpreter-services

Some helpful links around mental health support
Needing mental health support
https://mherc.org.nz/seeking-help/seeking-help – Whether you are seeking help for yourself or someone else, we can help you find information, services and resources to meet your needs

Get Help & Support | Mental Health Foundation Throughout Aotearoa, there are services available that can support you with your mental health. This webpage is here to help you find the right service for you.

Digital wellbeing tools for young people: SPARX and Headstrong

Young people continue to face significant mental health and wellbeing challenges, and many seek support through primary care settings. Alongside face-to-face support, digital tools can provide accessible, evidence-based resources that help young people build coping skills, manage distress and strengthen wellbeing.

Two free New Zealand-developed tools funded by Health New Zealand are available nationally:

SPARX

SPARX is a free, evidence-based digital therapy programme developed by the University of Auckland for young people aged 12–19 years experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or low mood. Based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), SPARX uses an interactive, game-style format to teach practical skills for managing negative thoughts, problem solving, relaxation techniques and effective communication. Young people can use SPARX independently as a self-help programme or alongside counselling and other forms of support.
https://www.sparx.org.nz/

Headstrong

Headstrong is a free, evidence-based digital wellbeing app developed by the University of Auckland to help young people navigate life’s challenges and strengthen their mental wellbeing. It offers more than 85 bite-sized skills covering a wide range of topics, including managing stress and difficult emotions, unhelpful thoughts, relationships, grief and loss, body image, procrastination, social media and gaming. Young people can use Headstrong whenever they need support and choose the topics and skills most relevant to them. Content is delivered through an engaging conversational interface, making practical wellbeing strategies easy to access and use.

Free Mental Health App For Teenagers in NZ – https://www.headstrong.org.nz/

Important note

Neither SPARX nor Headstrong is intended for young people experiencing acute mental health crises or significant suicide risk requiring urgent assessment. Appropriate clinical and specialist support should be sought.

SPARX and Headstrong can help primary care clinicians provide practical support and equip young people with skills they can use in everyday life.