Take Action

Are you ready to take action?
Here are some useful tips, tools and resources to get started, as well as some information about asking for help from your mates, your boss and/or seeking professional help.

Staying at the Top of your Game

A Guide for Maintaining Health for the Defence Community

Helping yourself

Self-help is an important part of recovery for anyone who has concerns about their mental health and wellbeing.

Who to contact

Taking active steps to make your situation better is probably the most important thing you can do

Links and Apps

Useful digital resources to help you help yourself and stay mentally well

Self Assessment Health Check

Do I need professional support?

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

What happens if I ask for help?

One of the main reasons for not asking for help is fear of discrimination, but telling your boss can mean things can be put in place to support you

Preparing to Leave the Military

Leaving NZDF and moving into civilian life

NZDF4U Helpline and Wellbeing Counselling Support FAQ's

Related Topics

Mental Health Myths

Find out what is a mental health myth and what is fact

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Signs and symptoms of PTSD and where to get help

Problem solving

Techniques for finding solutions to problems

Helping yourself

Self-help is an important part of recovery for anyone who has concerns about their mental health and wellbeing.

Dave's Story - Post-deployment stress

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