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#BeautifulMinds series

Explore our Beautiful Minds Series, a collection of inspiring stories that highlight resilience, recovery, and personal growth. Discover empowering narratives that celebrate the strength of the human spirit in overcoming mental health challenges.

#BeautifulMinds series

#BeautifulMinds is a series of raw and honest stories from people sharing their lived experience with mental health in New Zealand. Published with permission. We hope these stories capture the diversity of how mental health affects different people and you can be inspired by their journey towards mental wellbeing. Clearhead’s mission is to destigmatise mental health through raising awareness.

If you like what you read, please do share it. If you are interested in sharing your story, please email us at [email protected]

Clearhead is a free, online, mental health website and app that helps you work towards wellbeing.

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/living-with-social-anxiety/

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/living-with-depression/

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/how-i-accepted-my-identity-of-being-gay/

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/i-was-diagnosed-with-anxiety/

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/how-i-beat-my-alcohol-addiction/

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/postnatal-depression/

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/managing-my-panic-attacks/

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/my-abortion-lead-to-depression/

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/experiencing-psychosis/

https://www.myclearhead.com/blog/not-fitting-in/

Healthline
If you are not in immediate danger but require crisis support:  mentalhealth.org.nz
Suicide Call Back Service
If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467. — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lifeline
Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14
, text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counseling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Call 1800 55 1800.
MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a video chat.
Open Arms — Veterans and Families Counselling
Open Arms — Veterans and Families Counselling provides 24/7 free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families. Call 1800 011 046.
If you are not in immediate danger but require crisis support:  healthdirect.gov.au