Medicare Mental Health Check In is a new digital service designed to support people experiencing mild mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety and low mood. Health professionals can share this service as an accessible option for people who may benefit from early support, rather than high-intensity care.
The service is evidence-based and self-paced, allowing people to work through practical online tools in their own time. It focuses on building everyday skills to help manage challenges, including stress, sleep difficulties, worries and low mood, supporting people to take small, manageable steps towards improved mental wellbeing.
People can work through the online tools independently, making it a flexible option that fits around daily life. For those who would prefer additional support, the service also offers the option to connect with a qualified mental health practitioner via telehealth to complete the online tools together. This guided support option provides regular check ins, structure and motivation along the way.
The service uses an evidence-based approach that is used globally and has been shown to consistently deliver positive outcomes for people with mild mental health challenges.
Medicare Mental Health Check In is free and confidential, with no referral or diagnosis needed, making it easy for people to get started when they feel ready.
Funded by the Australian Government, Medicare Mental Health Check In is a good starting point to help people access early support and build confidence in managing their mental health.
Health professionals are encouraged to recommend this service with people who may benefit from this free, low-intensity, practical support.
Find out more at mentalhealthcheckin.gov.au
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