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Keep up to date with what’s happening in our Just a Thought community - your page for news, views and talking about feelings (‘cos that’s what we do best!)

Aotearoa's first free online treatment courses for substance harm now available
We've partnered with Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) to launch three, free alcohol and drug support courses
date19 February 2025 Read more

Driven By Purpose: Richie Poulton's Legacy
This documentary celebrates the life of Professor Richie Poulton.
date 3 October 2024 Read more

Practical ways to support your loved one through pregnancy

As a partner, whānau member or friend, it can be difficult to know how to support your loved one through their pregnancy.
date 3 April 2024 Read more

A ‘right’ way of parenting? Busting myths about motherhood

How can we sort through the advice and bust some of the myths about parenting?
date18 March 2024 Read more

"I’m having a panic attack: what’s going to happen to me?”

Have you ever found yourself having any of these thoughts when you start to feel panicked?
date 4 March 2024 Read more

Free online therapy courses to support New Zealand women experiencing perinatal distress

We're proud to share the launch of two new courses – Pregnancy Wellbeing and Postnatal Wellbeing.
date19 December 2023 Read more

Interview: Bradley Patten of UpPsycle
Bradley Patten has been a supporter of our mahi at Just a Thought for a while, taking his motorbike around Tāmaki Makaurau to share mental health resources.
date21 November 2023 Read more

What is a panic attack, really?

Panic attacks can feel scary, but by understanding them, we can begin to overcome the ‘cycle of panic.'
date25 September 2023 Read more

Free online therapy course launched to help New Zealanders experiencing panic

These courses are designed to help the 1 in 4 New Zealanders experiencing anxiety and panic attacks
date 6 September 2023 Read more

Why do anxiety and depression love company?
Similar processes drive and maintain both anxiety and depression.
date 3 May 2023 Read more

Just a Thought featured in Kia Ora magazine
Air New Zealand’s partnership with Just a Thought has been featured in the latest Kia Ora magazine.
date15 March 2023 Read more

Aotearoa’s first free treatment course for OCD now available
Accessible, effective and practical support for OCD.
date21 February 2023 Read more

From doing to being: resolutions done right
Instead of making a new year’s resolution list full of things ‘to do,’ why not make a list of things ‘to be?’
date 4 January 2023 Read more

Just a Thought celebrates our 50,000th sign up
We’re proud to have supported 50,000 Kiwis with their mental health. 
date16 December 2022 Read more

How to survive a New Zealand Christmas

Helpful tips and tricks to help you survive the Christmas season.
date14 December 2022 Read more

International innovation leadership award for Just a Thought clinical lead

Just a Thought clinical lead Anna Elders has been awarded the 2022 eMental Health Innovation Leadership Award for New Zealand.
date10 November 2022 Read more

Free online therapy courses released in New Zealand Sign Language

Just a Thought has partnered with Deaf creative agency, Deafradio, and with support from the Ministry of Social Development, to provide free online therapy courses to New Zealand’s Deaf and hard of hearing community.
date26 September 2022 Read more

Five tips for getting through a New Zealand winter

A list of tips, tricks, and advice for getting through the ‘winter blues.’
date22 August 2022 Read more

New course helping thousands of Kiwis get a better night’s sleep

Almost 2,000 Kiwis have already signed up for our new Managing Insomnia course in the first month of its launch.
date16 August 2022 Read more

How to cope with re-entry anxiety
Re-entry anxiety is a normal and valid response to change and uncertainty.
date11 November 2021 Read more

Leah's Story
Leah's* brain had her constantly doubting who she really was ...
date14 October 2021 Read more

Sam's Story
Sam has the most well known form of OCD, but it's nothing like what most people imagine ...
date13 October 2021 Read more

Michelle's Story
A small moment of self-doubt led to years of suffering for Michelle ...
date12 October 2021 Read more

Yvonne's Story
Yvonne couldn't get rid of dark images in her mind ...
date11 October 2021 Read more

Coping with pandemic fatigue
What can we do to look after ourselves?
date 8 October 2021 Read more

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

A jump in people signing up to Just a Thought shows we're getting better at looking after our mental health in lockdown.
date24 August 2021 Read more

The Olympics We’ve Been Trying to Ignore
The death of a great young athlete shines a light on part of ourselves we would rather ignore …
date12 August 2021 Read more

The True Story Behind Moving Mental Health Campaign
Growing up the son of a Cambodian refugee, acclaimed young director Isaiah Tour says creating the ‘We See You’ mental health campaign had a deeply personal meaning.
date26 May 2021 Read more

You Know You’re An Adult When …
On The AM Show, Anna Elders shared some key stress busters we can do every day - whether we're running a marathon or doing a sprint.
date31 March 2021 Read more

The problem with 'self-care' culture (and how we can reclaim it)
The concept of self-care has blown up in the past couple of years, and with it a whole industry that’s making money from our mental health.
date22 February 2021 Read more

Being Your Own Friend
Learning to be kind to yourself is more than a trendy slogan—it’s the most effective way to transform your mental health.
date15 February 2021 Read more

The Secret to Happiness—According to Science
Humans are known as the ‘ultra social’ species. And the world’s longest running study has found that good relationships are the number one predictor of physical and mental health.
date 8 February 2021 Read more

Thinking About Our Thinking
All change beings in the brain! But we often do it the opposite way around: we try and change our behaviour without changing our thoughts.
date 1 February 2021 Read more

Join the Feelgood February Challenge!
Starting Monday, join us for a month long challenge that will help you feel good from the inside out and be in to win this beautiful care pack.
date29 January 2021 Read more

Building Good Boundaries Around Our Lives
Good boundaries are a cornerstone of self-worth—whether it’s in relationships or within.
date26 January 2021 Read more

'I felt much more comfortable talking about my issues ... '
It meant so much for us to receive this feedback from a participant this week - and the wonderful thing is she is now helping to normalise mental health for all.
date20 January 2021 Read more

Our clinical lead nailed it on the AM Show!
Anna Elders shared her insights on boundaries and how to get the balance right
date15 January 2021 Read more

I Can Enjoy Life Again
Frances was only months away from retirement when her life savings were stolen, turning her life upside down ...
date18 December 2020 Read more

’Tis the season for …
10 Tips for Managing Expectations at Christmas
date 1 December 2020 Read more

20,000 Kiwis Join Just a Thought
In just over a year since we started, over 20,000 Kiwis have joined the Just a Thought community for free online therapy.
date30 November 2020 Read more

GP Practice Providing Free Therapy for Patients
A nurse who pioneered Just a Thought at her GP practice says it has transformed the lives of patients who would not otherwise have access to therapy.
date23 November 2020 Read more