Sometimes anxiety is too big for a workbook, and that is completely okay. It's not a failure; it's a signal. If you're anxious most days, if it's stopping you sleeping or eating or going to school, if you're having panic attacks, or things feel hopeless, that's the moment to bring in actual humans. Free ones first: 1737, call or text, any hour, about anything. Youthline. What's Up. Real trained people, confidential, and you don't need a crisis to qualify. And if you want ongoing support, our team of psychologists is here too; the details are right on this screen. Asking for help isn't the backup plan. For a lot of people, it's the move that changes everything. Write down your two safe adults before you move on, one at school, one at home.
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Sometimes anxiety can feel so big that the strategies here aren't enough, and that's okay. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
When to reach out: Anxious most of the time and hard to cope · It stops everyday things like school, sleep or eating · Frequent panic attacks · Feeling hopeless · Worried about your safety or someone else's
Who you can go to: A trusted adult at home (parent, caregiver, whānau) · A teacher, school counsellor or youth worker · Your doctor or nurse · Free helplines, any time
Right now · Free · 24/7
1737 call or text, anytime, about anything
Youthline 0800 37 66 33 · text 234
What's Up 0800 942 8787 (11am–11pm)
Ongoing support
You or your whānau can talk to one of our psychologists. Get in touch by phone, email or web to arrange a time.
Your two safe adults 
One safe adult you can talk to at school:
One safe adult you can talk to at home:
Getting help early means you don't have to carry the heavy backpack alone.
