Just a Thought Clinical Lead Anna Elders said that the demand for mental health services is under pressure, with some people having to wait far too long to receive help.
"The Wise Group was extremely concerned about the growing numbers of people not being able to access immediate psychological support to assist with their mental health and we knew we needed to find something that was effective, affordable and most importantly accessible to all."
The tool can be used individually or can be prescribed as a course by a health professional. Later, the GP/clinician will be able to monitor their progress through a secure login to the clinician dashboard.
Each course comes with six lessons that are available five days apart to ensure the individual has time to practise what the lessons have taught them.
Also, on the Governments agenda was appointing an initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.
Ms Ardern and Mr Clark announced details which they say will play a key role in driving better mental health in New Zealand.
It will be chaired by Hayden Wano who has more than 40 years' experience in mental health, community and medical services.
The initial commission will lay the groundwork to set up the permanent commission in February 2021.
This commission will provide independent scrutiny of the Government's progress in dealing with mental health, and promote collaboration between mental health and wellbeing organisations.
Ms Ardern says that they are taking mental health seriously and so did the previous commission.
"It was held in high regard and did a good job of providing leadership and accelerating progress across the sector.
"We want it back to hold us and future governments to account."
