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What I Learned at Clearhead: Reflections From the 2026 Internship Programme

Clearhead supports students to gain practical experience inside a fast‑growing mental‑health tech company. We sat down with Shuari, who has just completed our 2026 Summer Programme, to reflect on her experience. Below, she shares her insights.  I initially signed up for the Therapy Success internship as I had

What Are the Psychosocial Risks for Women in Leadership?

Leadership already comes with pressure and for many women, that pressure is layered with additional expectations and risks that are less visible, but just as impactful.   With modern workplaces changing fast, there are evolving employee expectations and a growing focus on managing psychosocial factors in the way work is designed,

Dr Sam O’Sullivan on recognising burnout early – Interview with RNZ Nine to Noon

Have a listen to RNZ’s recent interview with Clearhead Clinical Psychologist Dr Sam O’Sullivan, where he breaks down the early signs of burnout and why they’re so easy to miss.  During his RNZ Nine to Noon interview, Clearhead Clinical Psychologist Dr Samuel O’Sullivan broke down the

Starting your Mental Health Journey Using Clearhead

Finding the right support for your mental wellbeing shouldn’t feel complicated. At Clearhead, you get simple, 24/7 support through everyday mental wellbeing tools and resources, plus quick access to online or face‑to‑face therapy - all in just a few clicks. With hundreds of practitioners available and

Workers Entering 2026 Feeling Positive – but Challenges Remain in Some Industries, New Data Reveals

New Zealand workers are entering 2026 in a more positive state of mind than a year ago, despite a difficult 18 months of disruption, new data from EAP provider Clearhead reveals.   In their first State of the Workplace analysis, the New Zealand tech company - which services more than 200,

Rongoā Māori is Individual: A Conversation with Practitioner and Māori Researcher Bianca Fallon

When Clearhead’s Jo sat down with Rongoā Māori practitioner, hair & makeup artist, and researcher Bianca Fallon, the kōrero quickly revealed two themes that guided everything she shared:    Rongoā Māori is centred on safety, and every practitioner and client is individual.  Over more than an hour of conversation, Bianca

Clearhead's 2025 in Review

Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane and celebrate
the accomplishments that define our 2025 journey. Thank you for making our year what it was!

Clearhead's Wellbeing Themes 2026

Welcome to our calendar for 2026. These are the themes related to mental health that we will be focusing on this year. If there are any topics that you feel would benefit your team that aren't in the calendar, please feel free to reach out to marketing@myclearhead.

ADHD and Nutrition: What You Eat Can Make a Difference

ADHD affects more than just focus and attention. It can influence everything from energy and sleep to appetite and food choices. For many people living with ADHD, eating well can feel like a daily challenge. You might forget to eat, crave sugar when you are tired, or find it hard

Mental Health Conversations: Guidance for Leaders

We know that conversations about mental health at work can feel challenging, but they’re also some of the most important conversations you can have. In a recent episode of our Clear The Air podcast, Clearhead’s Clinical Lead Barry Kirker shared with us how leaders and HR professionals can

Frameworks to Support Difficult Conversations at Work

When difficult conversations arise in the workplace, such as balancing empathy for an employee’s mental health challenges with their performance at work, it can be hard to know how to approach them in a way that is respectful, clear, and effective.   In a recent episode of our Clear the

Meeting Crisis With Care: How HR Can Navigate Mental Health Challenges

HR and People & Culture teams are often the first to notice when something isn’t right. Supporting an employee in acute distress, responding to disclosures of self-harm or suicide risk, or navigating the balance between compassion and accountability when mental health is raised in a disciplinary process, these are

How Tech Can Help Turn the Mental Health Tide (Affordably) for SMBs

When it comes to workplace mental health, the question isn't "Should we care?" but rather "How can we afford not to?"

Decoding Therapy: Understanding the different types of therapists and the services they offer

Searching for a therapist can be really confusing at first.   Do I need a psychiatrist or a psychologist? Is a psychologist better than a counsellor? And what is a psychotherapist anyway? What type of therapy would work for me? What happens in each type of therapy.

Deciding if Your Therapist Is the Right Fit

It’s common for people to try a few therapists until they find the right one, but you might be asking, ’how do I know if they’re right for me?’ Well, here are six signs to look out for in your therapy sessions – and a few 🚩red flags to avoid.

How to Fund Therapy in New Zealand: A Step-by-Step Guide

When you’re looking for mental health support, figuring out where to start, and how to pay for it, can be overwhelming. The good news is, there are a number of ways to access free or subsidised therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand, depending on your situation.

Therapy 101: A Guide to Beginning Therapy

If you’ve booked your first therapy appointment, congratulations! You’ve made it over the biggest hurdle. It can take time and courage to make it this far.

The Myth of Generational Divides

In a recent webinar facilitated with Clearhead on intergenerational workplace dynamics, we observed something fascinating: while generational labels make for convenient workplace shorthand, they often obscure more than they reveal.

Helping employees manage their ADHD in the workplace.

Neurodiversity in the workplace can come in many forms, but increasingly New Zealand employers and HR managers are asking for help in harnessing the potential of their people who have been diagnosed with ADHD, often as adults.

How to review your EAP provider to ensure they are fit-for-purpose for your workplace

Is your EAP provider fit-for-purpose for your workplace? Are you receiving all of the benefits a modern EAP service should provide? Here’s how to find out.

TRUST, INTEGRITY AND CONFIDENCE – Here's What ISO 27001 Really Means.

You may have heard that Clearhead recently received ISO 27001 certification, that we’re one of very few Australasian EAP services to do so – and that we’re extremely proud to have achieved it! But what is ISO 27001, and why should it matter to you, your people and clients of your own organisation?

Clearhead's Wellbeing Themes 2025

Welcome to our calendar for 2025. These are the themes related to mental health that we will be focusing on this year. If there are any topics that you feel would benefit your team that aren't in the calendar, please feel free to reach out to marketing@myclearhead.

Clearhead's 2024 in Review

Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane and celebrate
the accomplishments that define our 2024 journey. Thank you for making our year what it was!

Clearhead’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Wellbeing Assistant

Further to our memorandum circulated on 16 October, Clearhead wants to assure customers, users and all stakeholders that our platform continues to be a safe place for people to find and access support with their mental health.

HR & People Leaders' Hot Topics Guide for the Workplace

HR and People Leaders' Hot Topics Guide