Young people face many daily challenges, from academic pressures to social stressors, which can significantly impact their mental health. Everyday worries may also signal more serious underlying concerns. By bolstering everyday mental wellbeing, young people can build resilience and even work towards preventing mental health conditions down the line.
With the long waitlists to seek professional support and limited time health practitioners can spend with each patient or client it is clear that alternative resources are crucial. Digital resources can play an important role in supporting young people’s mental wellbeing day to day, offering support to manage stress, develop coping strategies and foster positive mental health practices. Through accessible, evidence-based resources, digital platforms can empower young people to take charge of their wellbeing and face life’s challenges with confidence.
BITE BACK
Six self-guided, weekly positive psychology challenges for young Australians (13-16yrs), to reduce stress and improve focus, friendships and emotional wellbeing.
Headspace
Information, tools, and phone and online support for young people (12-25yrs) and their parents and caregivers, with mental health and alcohol and drug use issues.
Mello
A CBT, DBT and ACT-based app to help young people (16-25yrs) break free of repetitive negative thoughts such as worry or rumination.
Hear more about Mello and how it works by listening to our podcast episode ‘Breaking the cycle of stuck thinking with Mello’ here.
MoodMission
A CBT-based app for older adolescents or adults to learn new strategies to cope with stress, low moods, and anxiety.
Hear more about MoodMisson and the research behind it by listening to our podcast episode ‘Spotlight on Mood Mission’ here.
ReachOut
Information, online forums and individual webchat with a peer worker for young people seeking support to improve wellbeing.
ReachOut also provides information for young First Nations People, with online forums and individual webchat with a peer worker for young people seeking support to improve wellbeing.
Sleep Ninja
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/sleep-ninja/
An app to help young people (12-16yrs) improve their sleep quality.
Smiling Mind
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Website and app teaching mindfulness meditation to young people and adults to improve mental wellbeing.
Smiling Mind includes a series’ of meditations in Ngaanyatjarra and Pitjantjatjara languages.
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