Headstrong

HEADSTRONG IS THE REAL DEAL

Developed by rangatahi with help from experts, Headstrong is a secure digital app that connects users with a virtual guide. Young people can use it to build resilience and a healthy outlook on life.

Developed with rangatahi

Supported by experts in youth mental health

Free to use

No subscriptions or in-app purchases. Headstrong is free to use.

Backed by science

Based on proven
strategies for developing mental resilience.

Safe & secure

Private and secure, your user data is safe and support is just a click away.

Made for youth.
Trusted by whānau.

When life gets challenging, who can help? Headstrong can.

Headstrong provides a virtual friend who has gathered helpful things that have worked for other young people, when they’ve felt stressed or worried.

Made for modern minds

Young people are more and more aware that a healthy mind matters. Headstrong turns your mobile phone into a digital tool for good mental wellbeing.

Building better resilience

Headstrong is a simple, accessible way to build healthy habits that strengthen your mental wellbeing.

Virtual chat

Your guides in Headstrong are chatbots, not real people. They can respond to your questions and comments with appropriate suggestions and advice.

Creating open kōrero

Talking openly with your friends and your whānau helps them be more understanding. Keeping your own kōrero positive helps you focus on things you can do to make things better.

Help and further resources

If you are worried about how you or someone you know is feeling, here are some useful places to find help.

‍Is it urgent?
‍If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger (i.e. thinking of hurting or killing themselves or is feeling suicidal,
or in danger from others), call 111. If you need to talk to someone right away, or feel you can't cope, there are people
who can help you immediately.