Headstrong: Nourish Your Mind

** Winner of Best App for Social Change ** — 2023 Indigo Design Awards

Introducing Headstrong - your pocket-sized personal guide to mental wellbeing, crafted especially for New Zealand's young people. Our mission is to help you build resilience, foster a positive mindset, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.


Why Headstrong?

Expert Advice & Support: Utilise a powerful conversational interface, developed by a team of experts in youth mental health from the University of Auckland.

Interactive Learning: Engage with informative stories, motivational whakatauki (proverbs), audio tracks, infographics, mini games, and more.

Culturally Responsive: Grounded in Māori, Pacific, and Western science, Headstrong provides a holistic approach to mental well-being.

Safe & Secure: Your data is safe, secure, and anonymised.

100% Free: Headstrong is available completely free-of-charge thanks to support from Health New Zealand. No ads. No in-app purchases.


More Information:

Headstrong is a free, science-backed mental health app for young people. It offers practical skills and psychoeducation based on cognitive behavioural therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, relationship science, and harm-minimisation strategies.

With guidance from youth mental health experts from the University of Auckland, Headstrong continually refines its features based on user feedback, ensuring it continues to deliver a positive impact on young lives.


User Reviews:

“This app understands me. It's like a friend who always knows what to say.” - Headstrong User, Christchurch

“This level of support is invaluable during tough times. Headstrong has been a game-changer for me.” - Headstrong User, Wellington

“Headstrong is like a beacon in the storm - guiding me through life's challenges." - Headstrong User, Auckland



Join Headstrong today!

Just like working out regularly makes your body stronger, routinely practising self-care skills with Headstrong will strengthen your mental wellness and emotional wellbeing. Starting as a beginner, you'll form healthy habits and notice the difference over time—learning coping skills, feeling happier, handling stress better, and having improved relationships.