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The Mentemia blog
Our latest collection of insights, advice, tips and techniques for your mental wellbeing.
How to reach out when you need support
We all get by with a little help from our friends. But sometimes asking for that help can be hard.
What’s new: Spread all the goodness with our new sharing feature
Sharing what you love in the Mentemia app just got way easier. Here are 6 ways you can use the new sharing feature to boost the people around you.
7 steps to raising resilient kids
Find out about our new Collection ‘How to raise resilient kids’ that teaches parents and carers how to promote resilience in their kids.
Celebrating culture and Country for NAIDOC Week 2021 with Shantelle Thompson
The incredible Barkindji Warrior talks about the power of connecting with people and the land during this important week for Australia.
Reflect, connect, and celebrate with your whānau this Matariki
How people and workplaces can get involved in Matariki this winter, including fun, mental wellbeing boosting ideas for everyone.
How to ask your manager for something
Asking your boss for a pay rise or promotion can be daunting. Here are 3 steps to help the conversation go smoothly.
Conflict: What to do when you feel wronged
How to approach conflict resolution when you feel you’ve been wronged by someone.
6 Pillars: Connect. Why building close bonds is good for our wellbeing
Connection is something we need to prioritise, even when life gets busy. Find out why in this edition of the 6 pillars series.
How to spot bullying
Chances are you have experienced or seen bullying before. Learn how to spot it and what it can look like.
The effects of bullying
It can be deeply traumatic to experience bullying, at any stage and place in life.
What can I do about bullying?
Knowing what to do when you spot bullying can help you and others around you.
How to raise an issue with your manager
Follow these 3 steps to raise an issue with your manager and make it a productive conversation.
Six ways Jazz Thornton looks after her mental wellbeing
Find out how this mental health activist and Young New Zealander of the Year 2021 keeps herself well and thriving.
The health benefits of volunteering and how you can get involved
Donating a few hours of your time could change your life.
Why family rituals are good for us and ideas everyone will love
Family rituals are a wonderful way to connect and have fun. Find out why and get some ideas for creating new ones.
How to turn anger and blame around Covid-19 into kindness and compassion
Feelings of anger and blame can be a natural initial response, but aren’t helpful to you or others. Here are ways to understand and process those emotions, and cope better.
Rise and shine: Creating a fun morning routine
Hear how this parent made usually dreary mornings fun for her and her kids.
How to have a healing holiday: Finding connection
Feeling connected to the people around us is a big part of mental wellbeing.
How to stop comparing challenges and start validating emotions.
Why comparing your struggles with someone else’s can be unhelpful – and how to be more flexible.