A free, interactive digital tool called Finding Purpose is being released today.
A free, interactive digital tool called Finding Purpose is being released today.
Clearhead has launched Finding Purpose: a free, interactive digital tool designed to help rangatahi develop a greater sense of purpose and identity to improve their mental wellbeing.
Clearhead CEO Dr Angela Lim said the Finding Purpose digital tool helps users explore their career options, relationships, routines, and hobbies.
“Our platformusers said that loneliness and lacking purpose in life are the top two causes of distress post-Covid-19,” Lim said.
Clearhead CEO Dr Angela Lim. Photo / Supplied
“Many Kiwis find it difficult to access the support they need to help manage these feelings, with more than 90 per cent of public funding going towards crisis support, rather than preventative mental health services, like therapy.
“The average cost of therapy can be up to $150 per hour, and we understand that is out of reach for most people, which is why we developed our Finding Purpose tool.”
“We want to hand Kiwis the tools and knowledge they need to support their mental health every day, so they don’t reach crisis point.
The Finding Purpose digital tool has been developed to support youth.
In 2022, Clearhead received $50,000 funding through nib foundation’s Health Smart Grants.
nib foundation executive officer Amy Tribe said the new digital tool will enable youth to develop a deeper sense of identity.
“Clearhead designed the Finding Purpose tool with rangatahi. It appeals to and targets the specific needs of that cohort,” Tribe said.
Clearhead clinical psychologist Sam O’Sullivan was also involved in the design of the digital tool after running a series of successful in-person workshops for seven years.
“Now that the program is more accessible online, I’m looking forward to seeing people of all ages benefit from its content and live a more fulfilling life,” O’Sullivan said.
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