Headstrong: Nourish Your Mind

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Everyone
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About this app

** 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 secondary school students. Our mission is to help you build resilience, foster a positive mindset, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.


Why Headstrong?

Professional Support: Utilise a powerful conversational interface to access mentorship and support, anytime.

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. No ads. No in-app purchases.


More Information:

Conceived by young minds and bolstered by a team of experts from the University of Auckland, Headstrong is a FREE, science-based app delivering a unique combination of culturally responsive cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), positive psychology, mindfulness, interpersonal skills, and substance use harm-minimisation strategies - all grounded in Māori, Pacific and Western science.

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!

Download the free app, start your journey to a nourished mind, and experience the benefits for yourself.
Updated on
Apr 18, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Personal info, App activity, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted