Bite Back

The website is designed for 13-17-year-olds with depression, anxiety or stress. It contains health information and interactive exercises. Within a general population of teenagers, they found using the service more than 3 times a week, or spending more than 30 minutes per week on it, was associated with significant improvements in depression, anxiety or stress … Continue reading Bite Back →

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue offers an extensive amount of written health information on mental health, including the following special services: Phone support - 1300 22 4636 Online chat Forums, including Dr Kim’s online forum Families website – for information on mental health in pregnancy and children Access the eHealth resource here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Created by: Beyond Blue Evidence: … Continue reading Beyond Blue →

“Cool Kids” for anxiety

Cool Kids is an online parenting program for children and teenagers with anxiety or anxiety-like symptoms. There are 3 programs: Cool Little Kids for parents of 3-6-year-olds Cool Kids for parents and children aged 7-12 years old Chilled Out Online for teenagers aged 13-17 years old Cool Little Kids Online An online program for … Continue reading “Cool Kids” for anxiety →

Head to Health

Head to Health is a government-funded website that helps people aged 12-24-years-old find digital health resources, provide therapy (through phone or web chat), and link to existing community supports. Access the eHealth resource here: https://headtohealth.gov.au/ Created by: Department of Health, Australian Government Evidence: Level 5 (expert opinion) Cost: Free Platform: Website Optimised for mobile: Yes Program … Continue reading Head to Health →

Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind is a mindfulness and meditation app for children aged 7-18-years-old. Access the eHealth resource here: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app Created by: Jane Martino and James Tutton Evidence: 5 (expert opinion) Cost: Free Platform: Apple iOS and Google Android Optimised for mobile: Yes Program duration: 2-15 minutes “Smiling Mind is a unique tool developed by psychologists and … Continue reading Smiling Mind →