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We all face challenges to our mental health. Depression and anxiety changes the way we think, feel and deal with tough times. Well done for taking the first step. You can follow other people’s journeys to wellness below or explore the site to find your own way to a better place.

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Haere mai

Māori views of depression and anxiety

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Vesna Vesna

I got into Waka Ama

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Jamie Jamie

Karakia gave me peace

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Take the tests to check how you are feeling

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Donna Donna

I learnt new strategies

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Ngaro Ngaro

I korero with whānau

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This site uses New Zealand Sign Language

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Fia Fia

I open up through art

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Vito Vito

I make music

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Gillian Gillian

I connect with family

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Learn how to help yourself with The Journal

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Hannah Hannah

I take my medication and attend therapy

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Buck Buck

I started training

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Michelle Michelle

I set my own expectations

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The Lowdown is here to help teens

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Philip Philip

I created a safe space

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Hamish Hamish

I gave myself a break

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Doug Doug

A new idea gave me hope

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Debra Debra

I put myself first

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Gabby Gabby

I plan my day

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Mā te aroha e mauru, ngā mamae katoa

Love will ease all pain

Damian Damian

I celebrate my successes

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Matt Matt

I spend time with mates

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Emma Emma

I look for positive things

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