Hinengaro Mental Wellbeing
Looking after how you think and how you feel
There are plenty of tools and advice available to support your emotional and mental wellbeing, as well as people you care for.
You can access a range of mental health and counselling services for everyone from adults to to children. There is even specialist support for children who have disabled siblings - see the SibSupport website. The Mental Health Foundation says making an appointment with your GP (family doctor) is the best starting point if you are having mental health issues. If you feel like you just need someone to talk to now, there a is a range of helplines like 1737, Need to talk?, Lifeline and Youthline that you can call.
We’ve also got tips for finding new hobbies you can do in your own time to help maintain and enhance your mental wellbeing.
In this section
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Mental health support resources
Resources and tools that can support or improve your mental health.
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Accessible Gaming
Let your brain explore new worlds through our accessible gaming hub!
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Reducing holiday stress
Ideas about how to keep kids entertained and look after your own wellbeing.
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Understanding disability grief
If you’ve recently acquired a disabling injury it’s natural to experience grief. Learn what you can do to help deal with your grief.
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Mental wellbeing for youth
Young adults and children can access specific resources and tools to support great mental health.
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LeVa Pacific mental health
Talk to Aunty Dee, read factsheets and other resources created specifically to support Pasifika wellbeing
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Find a hobby you love
Having something that you don't have to do perfectly and can be free to be creative with is great for your mental health. Take a look at these tips to finding the right hobby for you