For Mokopuna

Strategies to try:

• Try to identify the cause - academic pressure, friendships, bullying, loneliness

• Talk to someone - share your feelings with a trusted adult, like a parent or a teacher, or talk to a friend. Try to talk about what makes you anxious or nervous about school 

  • You can call or text 1737 to talk to a counsellor 24 hours, 7 days a week

• Mindfulness - use mindfulness techniques such as belly breathing or box breathing

• Positive self-talk - remind yourself of your strengths and the things you are good at

• Have small goals - try to set small goals for yourself every day and celebrate when you achieve them

• Get some exercise - go for a walk with a friend, kick a ball around etc.

• Have a routine - go to bed and get up at the same time

• Do things that you enjoy, e.g. drawing, playing sports, playing an instrument