SPARX is not a clinical service. Clinical teams engaging with young people retain the duty of care.
Information for Young People
Information for Health Professionals

For online training for health professionals and counsellors supporting young people experiencing mental and emotional health problems such as depression and anxiety, please go to Goodfellow Learning and search for the course “E-Therapy for youth depression”.
Information for Family/Whānau
Promotional materials available to use with youth (FREE):
- Business Cards and A5 Flyers- promotional: These can be used as general handouts to all.
- Business Cards and A5 Flyers- Help: helpline listed so ideally suited for those you are specifically recommending to use SPARX.
- A4 posters.
To view examples of these resources click here.
We also have PowerPoint presentations which can be shown in a classroom or other group setting with a 4 minute video of game play of SPARX built into the presentation along with other services youth can access as well.
To request any of the above free resources email: sparx@auckland.ac.nz or contact us through the Contact Form under the ‘Contact’ tab on this website.

