Everyone feels bad sometimes, but if it doesn’t go away or gets overwhelming, get help. Sometimes you have to try and try again to work out what is right for you. Some of these options have webchat or phone or text counselling, but you don’t need to talk, you can just look around.
If you look at these websites, no-one will know who you are or tell others what you are looking at. If you use the call, text or webchat options, someone might ask your name or contact details but you don’t have to give them – you can just say “I’d rather not say” or “I’d rather stay anonymous thanks” and the person will still help. Youthline and What’s Up will not ask for contact details (unless they are worried that you or someone else may be unsafe right now). If you’re worried that someone will check the websites you have been visiting, you can clear your browser history.
Info, stories, quizzes and links on anxiety, depression, feeling suicidal (use their search bar), relationships & more. 24/7 optional web, phone or text chat.
Focusing on breath can help you feel a little better right away. Hikitia te Hā is a simple exercise that anyone can learn.
For more talk to someone or check out the tips at Lowdown or at MentalWealth (scroll right at the bottom of the Lowdown pages or click on ‘Feel Good’ at MentalWealth)
Try out SPARX – it puts counselling into a game-like computer program. You need to sign up but it’s private and free. It’s proven to help most people who complete 3 or more levels.
Go to Depression.org for a great page on getting better from depression, made by and for Māori.
See Aunty Dee for tips for everything from celebrating culture, to family, identity, sleep, depression and more. AND you can try out their “Ask Aunty Dee” programme for solving problems.
Read info on depression, worries, anxiety, grief and more. Optional phone or webchat.
A new app from the University of Auckland. It’s got mini-games that teach you how to navigate the ups and downs of life. You can register, try it and tell them what you think.
Use the phone, webchat or text options on this page.
Look at our Talk to Someone page for help with talking to family or professionals.
