Made with and for rangatahi to help strengthen and empower

Headstrong uses evidence-based and culturally responsive psychological and psychotherapy strategies to help you strengthen your mental health, be more resilient,  relieve your stress, have better relationships, and more.

Mindfulness & Positive Psychology

How to feel calm, stay in the moment, embrace positivity, and keep a grateful mindset.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

How to notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Te Whare Tapa Whā

How to find balance between your mind and body, your connections with whānau and friends, & your spirit or beliefs- shared through a te ao Māori view.

Harm-minimisation Strategies

How to stay safe around drugs and alcohol and other addictive things.

Interpersonal Skills

How to handle conflict, communicate better, and build stronger relationships.

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.

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