Facing Mental Stress?

About the Author:

Paul Wilton (editor)

CA with degrees in commerce, accounting and information technology. Paul worked overseas in the “Big 4” accounting firms and served as a director at Audit New Zealand before setting up his own consultancy. Author of A-Z of New Zealand Business Law, Paul has over 20 years of experience as a business owner and consultant. He joined FBA in 2004 and is totally committed to providing excellence in quality and value to our subscribers.

Funding from the initial $500m COVID-19 response health package has been allocated to help Kiwis cope at this challenging time.

The Ministry of Health is making three distinct apps available free of charge to all New Zealanders at this time. Click on the headings below to access the relevant websites:

Staying on Track

This is a stressful time. COVID-19 is having a huge impact on the day-to-day lives of New Zealanders. Many people are feeling anxious, stressed, worried and scared. A new Staying on Track course, along with the resources on this webpage, have been developed to support people with their mental and emotional wellbeing through this time of uncertainty.

Mentemia

An app created by All Blacks legend and long-time mental health advocate Sir John Kirwan, tech entrepreneur Adam Clark, and an expert team of medical advisors. It provides users with practical tips and techniques to help them take control of their mental wellbeing.

Melon

Here you will find a health journal, resources and self-awareness tools to help people manage their emotional wellbeing. Melon also provides an online community for New Zealanders to connect and support each other and daily webinars for health and wellbeing. Melon is also planning to launch additional resources specifically to support 13 to 24 year-olds.

Based on an announcement on 14 April by Ministry of Health

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THE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO MONITOR THE MEASURES THAT THEY ARE TAKING IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND THESE MAY BE CHANGED AT NO NOTICE, AS THEY SEE FIT. IT IS FAIR TO POINT OUT THAT WE ARE BUSINESS ADVISORS AND NOT LAWYERS. OUR ANSWERS ARE BASED ON OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOMEWHAT LIMITED INFORMATION THAT HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE PUBLICLY AT THIS POINT.

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Planning your come back

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