Developed by a team of experts in youth mental health from the University of Auckland alongside rangatahi. Psychoeducation, inspiring stories, audio tracks, user-friendly infographics, engaging mini games, mood tracking and more, all delivered via a conversational chatbot guide.
Meet your Headstrong Guides - characters designed by young people for young people. Our chatbot guide shares valuable tools, strategies and mindfulness exercises with rangatahi, drawing from the experiences of other young people who have faced stress or worries and manage negative thinking. Drawing on cognitive behavioural therapy CBT , positive psychology, mindfulness, social skills, and harm-minimisation strategies.
Crafted by experts at the University of Auckland and co-designed with rangatahi, Headstrong combines culturally responsive and evidence-based strategies. Identify and change negative thought patterns, improve emotional regulation and engage in healthier behaviours.
All these parts need to be strong and balanced for you to feel your best! Leveraging rangatahi's inherent strengths to foster optimism, gratitude, and a positive outlook on life. Boost self-awareness, align actions with values, enhance self-esteem, and assist with better sleep. Guidance for safer choices and behaviour changes, with the aim of empowering teens to prioritise their safety and wellbeing. That means there are no subscriptions or in-app purchases to worry about.
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