Self-help tools and apps

As part of the Government’s response to COVID-19, the Ministry of Health has funded some apps and online self-help tools to support New Zealanders to look after their mental health and wellbeing.

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Groov

The Groov app gives you the tools to make small daily steps that create big changes for your daily wellbeing.

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Staying on Track

An online guide to support your wellbeing during Covid-19 and beyond.

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Melon

A safe space to connect and support each other with self-care resources for our wellbeing.

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Other online tools that may support you and your whānau as we unite to recover from COVID-19

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Headstrong

Chatbot designed to help young people manage their mental health and wellbeing.

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Atu Mai

Atu-Mai is a violence prevention programme to equip Pasifika young people and their families with the knowledge and t...

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Aunty Dee

A free online tool for anyone who needs some help working through a problem or problems.

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Beating The Blues

Online cognitive behavioural therapy treatment for depression and anxiety

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CALM

Exercises and information developed by the University of Auckland to help manage depression

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Calm Harm App

Calm Harm is a free app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.

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Depression and Anxiety Self-Test

Self-test and links to get help for depression

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Just a Thought

Free online CBT therapy for all New Zealanders.

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Groov

The Groov app gives you the tools to make small daily steps that create big changes for your daily wellbeing.

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Melon

A safe space to connect and support each other with self-care resources for our wellbeing.

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Mental Wealth

Learning how looking after your mental health creates ‘Mental Wealth’.

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Quest Te Whitianga

Smartphone game to help young people cope with strong emotions, based on CBT. Also available on iOS.

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SPARX

NZ computer game helping young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.

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Small Steps

Free online tools to help with feelings of anxiety, stress, or low mood. Each tool only takes a few minutes.