Headstrong: Nourish Your Mind app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Kekeno Tech Ltd
First release : 19 Jul 2023
App size: 39.97 Mb
** 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 Zealands secondary school students. Our mission is to help you build resilience, foster a positive mindset, and navigate lifes 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. Its 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 lifes challenges." - Headstrong User, Auckland
Join Headstrong today!
Download the free app, start your journey to a nourished mind, and experience the benefits for yourself.