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Mental Health Tips

Starting your Mental Health Journey Using Clearhead

Finding the right support for your mental wellbeing shouldn’t feel complicated. At Clearhead, you get simple, 24/7 support through everyday mental wellbeing tools and resources, plus quick access to online or face‑to‑face therapy - all in just a few clicks. With hundreds of practitioners available and a live calendar to browse, it’s straightforward to find an appointment at a time that works best for you.  Making Support Easier to Access  For many people, taking the first step towards therapy

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Editor’s picks

Workers Entering 2026 Feeling Positive – but Challenges Remain in Some Industries, New Data Reveals

Rongoā Māori is Individual: A Conversation with Practitioner and Māori Researcher Bianca Fallon

Clearhead's 2025 in Review

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Psychosocial risk in healthcare: progress is built one practical change at a time

This resource has been co-published and reposted with permission from Duncan Cotterill Psychosocial risk in healthcare: progress is built one practical change at a time At a recent psychosocial risk in healthcare event co-hosted by Duncan Cotterill and Clearhead, leaders from across New Zealand’s public, primary and palliative healthcare sector explored what practical steps healthcare providers can take to create safer, healthier and more sustainable workplaces. The discussion reinforced an i

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Managing Exam Stress

It’s exam season for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs), and we recognise that this time can bring feelings of stress and anxiety. In collaboration with NZMII, we’ve put together a collection of helpful strategies and practical tips to support you through exam season, manage stress and feel more confident as you prepare to perform at your best. Our four factsheets are available to download – simply click the link on any of the four images to access them. Remember to take care of yourself, look

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Keeping Spirit Strong: Understanding Anxiety, Depression and Wellbeing

These WellMob animated videos have been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in understanding and caring for their social and emotional wellbeing. The videos explain what can happen when someone experiences mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, including how these conditions may look, feel, or affect daily life, and where to seek professional support. This video focuses on ways to keep spirit strong, highlighting the importance of yarning with trus

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Social and Emotional Wellbeing: Looking after Ourselves and Our Mob

This four-minute animated video for community encourages people to reach out and talk to someone if they have thoughts of suicide or feel anxious, isolated, depressed, worried or in bad moods. It explains what could contribute to these feelings and what could help to feel better including exercise, eating well, learning and yarning. It reminds people to stay connected to Country, family, friends and community. This resource has been reproduced and shared with permission from WellMob. Visit the

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Cultural Identity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

We are all unique and have many distinct parts that help make up our identity. The most important thing is for people to feel comfortable in their identity as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. A strong cultural identity can provide a sense of belonging, purpose and self-worth. It can be a protective factor that strengthens social and emotional wellbeing and helps buffer against risk factors such as racism, discrimination, trauma and loss. Below are some resources related to Cultur

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Resources to Support Managers

Supporting employees through stress, conflict, frustration and emotional pressure is one of the most challenging aspects of being a manager. Developed by Clearhead's Clinical Team, these two resources provide practical guidance, tools and real-world examples to help managers navigate difficult workplace situations, have supportive conversations and respond confidently to psychosocial challenges. They aim to build managers’ confidence and capability to support employee wellbeing while maintaini

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Press And Media

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How Tech Can Help Turn the Mental Health Tide (Affordably) for SMBs

When it comes to workplace mental health, the question isn't "Should we care?" but rather "How can we afford not to?"

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Clearhead Updates

TRUST, INTEGRITY AND CONFIDENCE – Here's What ISO 27001 Really Means.

You may have heard that Clearhead recently received ISO 27001 certification, that we’re one of very few Australasian EAP services to do so – and that we’re extremely proud to have achieved it! But what is ISO 27001, and why should it matter to you, your people and clients of your own organisation?

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Women in Mental Health: Clearhead and The Positivity Institute Partnership

Dr. Angela Lim, CEO and Co-Founder of Clearhead, has teamed up with Dr. Suzy Green, Founder of The Positivity Institute, to help accessible and informative wellbeing support be delivered to those who are looking for a dose of digital wisdom.

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Mental Health Tips

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Mental Health Tips

Decoding Therapy: Understanding the different types of therapists and the services they offer

Searching for a therapist can be really confusing at first.   Do I need a psychiatrist or a psychologist? Is a psychologist better than a counsellor? And what is a psychotherapist anyway? What type of therapy would work for me? What happens in each type of therapy.

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Mental Health Tips

Deciding if Your Therapist Is the Right Fit

It’s common for people to try a few therapists until they find the right one, but you might be asking, ’how do I know if they’re right for me?’ Well, here are six signs to look out for in your therapy sessions – and a few 🚩red flags to avoid.

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How to Fund Therapy in New Zealand: A Step-by-Step Guide

When you’re looking for mental health support, figuring out where to start, and how to pay for it, can be overwhelming. The good news is, there are a number of ways to access free or subsidised therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand, depending on your situation.

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Workplace Wellbeing

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Workplace Wellbeing

Mental Health Conversations: Guidance for Leaders

We know that conversations about mental health at work can feel challenging, but they’re also some of the most important conversations you can have. In a recent episode of our Clear The Air podcast, Clearhead’s Clinical Lead Barry Kirker shared with us how leaders and HR professionals can approach these moments with confidence and care.   Drawing on Barry’s clinical expertise and experience, this guide is designed to support you with questions to ask, how to assess risk, and what to avoid so yo

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Workplace Wellbeing

Frameworks to Support Difficult Conversations at Work

When difficult conversations arise in the workplace, such as balancing empathy for an employee’s mental health challenges with their performance at work, it can be hard to know how to approach them in a way that is respectful, clear, and effective.   In a recent episode of our Clear the Air podcast, Clearhead Clinical Lead Barry Kirker spoke about two practical frameworks, DEAR and the 7 C’s, that give leaders and managers a simple structure to lean on. These tools make it easier to communicate

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Workplace Wellbeing

Meeting Crisis With Care: How HR Can Navigate Mental Health Challenges

HR and People & Culture teams are often the first to notice when something isn’t right. Supporting an employee in acute distress, responding to disclosures of self-harm or suicide risk, or navigating the balance between compassion and accountability when mental health is raised in a disciplinary process, these are among the most challenging situations HR professionals face. They come with high stakes, yet many HR leaders say they don’t feel fully equipped to manage them. And as these situations

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Physical Wellbeing

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Physical Wellbeing

A Healthy Lifestyle Equals Healthy Mental Wellbeing

Discover the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle for improved physical and mental well-being. Explore tips on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and self-care practices to enhance your overall health and vitality.

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Physical Wellbeing

B Vitamins Improve Mood

Discover the benefits of B vitamins for both mental and physical well-being. Learn about the different types of B vitamins, their essential functions in the body, food sources rich in B vitamins, and how they support overall health.

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A Healthy Immune System Supports Emotional Wellbeing

Discover effective strategies for boosting your immune system and promoting overall health and well-being. Learn about the key components of a healthy immune system, lifestyle factors that support immune function, and practical tips for strengthening your body's natural defense mechanisms.

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