About My Mind Check | Free Mental Health Tool for Schools

Free & voluntary digital mental health check-in

My Mind Check is a free, evidence-based digital tool that is funded by the Australian Government to help schools monitor and support children and adolescents’ social, psychological, and physical wellbeing. The platform provides real-time insights into student mental health and wellbeing and provides instant access to practical resources.

Our mission: To enhance mental health and wellbeing understanding in every Australian school, giving students a voice and supporting educators with evidence-based tools.

Our vision: A future where every Australian student’s mental health and wellbeing is understood, supported, and nurtured within their school community.

Our values: We are committed to evidence-based tools, empowering educators and students, ensuring accessibility for all schools, fostering proactive support, and collaborating to strengthen mental health and wellbeing frameworks.

Why schools need My Mind Check

Early identification and intervention can make a significant difference

Mental health difficulties are highly prevalent among children and adolescents. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges emerge before the age of 14. Research suggests that by Year 9, young people with mental health concerns are on average two years behind their peers in relation to reading, writing and mathematics.

However, when schools have the right tools to understand and support student mental health and wellbeing, meaningful change is possible.

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Who is My Mind Check for?

Currently, more than 45% of young people diagnosed with a mental health condition do not get the crucial help they need. This is where empowering educators with practical insights into their students’ mental health and wellbeing becomes essential – helping schools identify concerns early and connect students with appropriate support before challenges escalate.

My Mind Check is for:

Australian schools: Foundation to Year 12 across government, Catholic, and independent sectors
Students: All year levels with age-appropriate content designed by mental health and wellbeing experts at Macquarie University
Caregivers: Parents and families seeking meaningful conversations and practical guidance to support their child’s mental health and wellbeing

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How My Mind Check fits in

Using My Mind Check, schools conduct brief, supervised check-ins where students answer age-appropriate questions about their mental health and wellbeing, and schools receive immediate insights to identify those who may benefit from additional support.

10-15 minute check-ins during school hours with staff member supervision

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Comprehensive resources for schools, families, and students

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Developed by experts and informed by research with Australian schools

Internationally renowned Professor Ron Rapee AM, Dr Lauren McLellan and their team at Macquarie University have led the design and build of My Mind Check.

The team based My Mind Check on their own* and published clinical research**† including extensive collaboration across education sectors and engagement with Australian state and territory departments, the federal government, health and mental health experts. The main research studies that inform My Mind Check took place as part of  Macquarie University’s Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre and involved over 14,000 students across 70 diverse NSW schools, including research funded by The BUPA foundation.

*Rapee et al., 2024; **Burns & Rapee, 2015,2019; †Hunt, Peters & Rapee, 2012.

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