August 24, 2021

Huge surge in people seeking mental health support is 'a good thing'

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If you've joined our community in the past week, a huge haere mai! We've seen a massive surge in people signing up for Just a Thought since Lockdown began last week – and we think that's a good thing!

Sign-ups to our courses have gone up by almost 200 percent, and you're one of 25,000 people who've viewed our website! This shows that as Kiwis, we know we need to look after our mental health in times of uncertainty.

'This huge jump shows we're experiencing a higher level of distress. But on a positive note, it's wonderful to see people being proactive to support their wellbeing,' says our clinical lead Anna Elders.

To help people with the stress of lockdown, we developed a short course called Staying on Track, which includes these tips: Take one day at a time. It's OK not to feel OK. Stay connected to what matters.

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