Courses made with and for rangatahi to help strengthen and empower

PAPARAHI

Foundations

A personal trainer for your mind

Mindful Meditation
Learn to focus on the now, instead of worrying about tomorrow or yesterday. Find peace in the present
Mind Skills
Control your thoughts and feelings - don’t let them control you!
Power Ups
Check out fun activities that make you feel great and boost your confidence and self-esteem
People Skills
Learn how to handle ups and downs in your relationships. Turn moments of stress and conflict into opportunities to grow
HIKI TAUMAHATANGA

Stress Less

Let us help you deal with stress

Feelings
Discover peace in your body and mind. Learn to reframe stress, understand anxiety, and master easy relaxation techniques
Thoughts
Take control of your thoughts. Identify unhelpful patterns and learn to let go of the ones that bring you down
Actions
Face stress head-on and move past your fears with positive action
BE REJUVENATED

Kia Haumanu

Hauora rediscovered

Māori Mindfulness
Explore mātauranga, mauri, karakia, waiata and haka. Discover how they can support your wellbeing
Tū Mahi - Activities
Take your mind off things with these tū mahi (activities) that will help you focus on the positive
Tiaki tō tīnana - Self care
Revitalise your mind, body and spirit with these skills for your hauora
Practical Support
Extra resources for accessing practical help
TĒ HURINGA

Change It!

Choose a new path

Get Smart
Stay sharp! Dive into the latest info on risky substances and addictive behaviours. Empower yourself with knowledge to make smart and safe choices for your wellbeing
Explore It
Ready to change your habits? Get practical feedback, assess your values, and evaluate pros and cons to fuel your motivation for lasting change
Make tracks
Try out tools to crush cravings, keep urges in check, and lower your stress and anxiety
WHAKAHIHIKO

Activate

Moving towards wellness

Sustainable Habits
Create sustainable exercise habits with your virtual chatbot coach
Appreciate your body
Develop body confidence and appreciate your body for what it does, instead of what it looks like
Focus on the positive
Learn to deal with roadblocks and challenges
Achieve your goals
Achieve your meaningful movement goals with tips, advice, and support

Meet the guides helping rangatahi with life skills

Our Headstrong Guides are unique characters, co-created with teens who really get what being a young person today is all about.

Headstrong Guide profile image of Devon
Devon
Hey! I’m Devon ☀️
Hello! How's it going?
Headstrong Guide profile image of Alyx
Alyx
Hi, my name’s Alyx 🌈
Hiya! You okay?
Headstrong Guide profile image of Lily
Lily
Hello, I’m Lily 🌸
Hello! How's life?
Headstrong Guide profile image of Kahu
Kahu
Sup! I’m Kahu 🤙
Hey! What's up?
Headstrong Guide profile image of Ravi
Ravi
Hi, I’m Ravi ✌️
Hi! How's life going?
Headstrong Guide profile image of Sam
Sam
Hey there, I’m Sam ⚽️
Hey! How are you?
Headstrong Guide profile image of Aroha
Aroha
Kia ora, I’m Aroha 🌱
Kia ora. How are you?
Headstrong Guide profile image of Olivia
Olivia
Hey, I’m Olivia 🐚
Hi! How's your day?
Headstrong Guide profile image of Devon
Devon
Hey! I’m Devon ☀️
Hello! I’m Devon ☀️
Headstrong Guide profile image of Alyx
Devon
Hi, my name’s Alyx 🌈
Hello! I’m Devon ☀️
Headstrong Guide profile image of Lily
Devon
Hello, I’m Lily 🌸
Hello! I’m Devon ☀️
Headstrong Guide profile image of Kahu
Devon
Sup! I’m Kahu 🤙
Hello! I’m Devon ☀️
Headstrong Guide profile image of Ravi
Devon
Hi, I’m Ravi ✌️
Hello! I’m Devon ☀️
Headstrong Guide profile image of Sam
Devon
Hey there, I’m Sam ⚽️
Hello! I’m Devon ☀️
Headstrong Guide profile image of Aroha
Devon
Kia ora, I’m Aroha 🌱
Hello! I’m Devon ☀️
Headstrong Guide profile image of Olivia
Devon
Hey, I’m Olivia 🐚
Hello! I’m Devon ☀️

Get the app for free today!

Headstrong is a free mobile and desktop app designed to empower rangatahi and enhance their mental wellbeing.

Don't have a compatible device? No worries! You can use our web app instead.

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