Media release
My Mind Check celebrates one year of supporting student wellbeing
In just 12 months, a new school joined My Mind Check every single school day, with 20,000 students accessing proactive mental health support when they need it most.
Designed to bridge a critical gap in youth mental health support via early intervention, My Mind Check has already partnered with more than 200 schools and more than 2,300 staff members across all states and territories.
Through the free, government-funded platform, over 20,000 students have taken part in more than 29,000 mental health check-ins*1.
With over 2,200 schools having expressed interest in using My Mind Check, representing 1.3 million potential students who could access the platform, this success highlights the growing need for more proactive student mental health assistance in Australia.
“Our goal is to help schools take a proactive approach to student wellbeing so that no one falls through the cracks,” said Dr Lauren McLellan, Director My Mind Check.
“By giving students a voice in their mental health journey and equipping educators with practical tools and resources, we’re helping to support educators to create positive school environments where every student feels seen, supported and can thrive.
“This first year has shown the incredible impact that’s possible when schools are given the tools to act early to prioritise wellbeing before issues escalate.”
My Mind Check was built on extensive industry research by Macquarie University, showcasing that schools implementing proactive mental health check-ins and follow-up frameworks resulted in 20% fewer emotional difficulties and 30% better attendance.
The platform offers ready-to-use tools and resources that integrate seamlessly with existing school frameworks, giving teachers confidence in supporting student mental health.
Since launching, My Mind Check has partnered with government, Catholic, and independent schools, with participation spanning primary, secondary, combined and specialist schools. This includes 40% of schools in regional and remote areas.
These check-ins have helped spot potential concerns early, supported young people in need, and opened up conversations that matter between schools, families and students.
Almost 90% of staff from schools using My Mind Check recommend it for other schools.
“Feedback from educators has been overwhelmingly positive in that My Mind Check builds their confidence in addressing mental health concerns, while creating natural opportunities for meaningful wellbeing conversations with students and families.”
According to one NSW high school, the check-ins helped identify more than seven students who needed support, and they were connected with the school counsellor. A teacher from the school shared, “One of our year 12 students knew she had been struggling with anxiety – the check-in really got her into support.”
Stories like this show the impact My Mind Check is having in helping schools build more proactive and supportive learning environments.
“Entering its second year, My Mind Check is focused on expanding access to proactive mental health support for Australian students nationwide,” concludes Dr McLellan.
For more information or to learn how your school can introduce My Mind Check, please visit our website.
1 One in three students have taken part in multiple check-ins.
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