My Mind Check reduces the burden on staff by providing a clear process, ready-to-use materials, and practical guidance that guides both experienced wellbeing teams and staff who are new to wellbeing.
My Mind Check aligns with the National Anti-Bullying Rapid Review and other anti-bullying frameworks, giving schools a practical, evidence-based way to implement a whole-school approach, identify concerns early, respond consistently, partner with families, and utilise student outcomes to review what’s working.
My Mind Check was recognised by the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review as an evidence-based tool for early intervention.
Consistent schoolwide check-ins enable schools to identify bullying experiences earlier and respond effectively, supporting broader prevention efforts.
Our helpful resources support schools in responding to bullying experiences early, with a clear, consistent framework that reduces guesswork and helps staff feel confident in their approach.
Our follow-up framework centers around building collaborative partnerships to support student wellbeing.
My Mind Check gives schools a scalable anti-bullying approach that can be tailored to each school’s unique implementation requirements.
My Mind Check makes it easier for schools to evidence actions and review effectiveness over time.
My Mind Check is a leading voice in youth mental health. As an established service within the Macquarie University School of Psychological Sciences, our team routinely collaborates across national research and policy design.
My Mind Check was recently recognised by the Federal Government’s Anti-bullying Rapid Review report as an evidence-based early intervention platform.
Our extensive research and expertise continue to shape the future of mental health for school students. Our research with more than 10,000 Australian students showed that check-ins could reduce emotional difficulties by 20% and improve attendance by 30% in participating schools.
Our response to the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review Report, which featured My Mind Check as a case study for proactive intervention.
Our Clinical Product Manager, Hilary Tucker, explores how educators are finding powerful ways to reduce bullying, not just through discipline, but by creating school environments of respect, empathy, inclusion and student voice.
My Mind Check supports the development of a consistent national standard to prevent and respond to bullying in schools and address its underlying causes.
