Healthcare is evolving and the mental health system is under pressure. Psychologists and other healthcare professionals must adapt their care to meet the needs of Australians. Digital health tools, online services, and mobile resources will play a bigger role in delivering affordable and evidence-based care to those seeking help for mental health concerns.

Websites

• Head to Health An Australian Government Initiative to help link consumers directly to digital health resources. Unsure what you need – you can use their chatbot SAM !! https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
• ReachOut – Is Australia’s leading online mental health resource aimed at young people aged 12 – 15 years and their families/carers. https://au.reachout.com/
• Beyond Blue – An online and telephone based mental health support service https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
• BlackDog Institute – A medical institute researching mental health across the lifespan. The website offers a range of mental health resources for mental health concerns including a series of digital health tools https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
• eMHPrac – An online tool for practitioners to help them to navigate the range of eMH options and services that might be suitable for their patients and clients https://www.emhprac.org.au/

Apps

• Moodkit. – An app developed by clinical psychologists to assist with CBT skills
• Talkspace. – An online therapy subscription service, similar to BetterHelp.
• Headspace. – An app that teaches and support mindfulness meditation practices.
• Happify. – An app that uses principles from positive psychology to boost mood

More recommended mental health apps here: https://au.reachout.com/tools-and-apps to an external site.