The Growing Minds Check-In

A mental health and wellbeing check-in for Australian young people aged 12 - 17 years.

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There's a lot in life to manage. Sometimes it's hard to know if things like the way you think and feel are normal. The Check-In helps you work out if some support could help you think and feel better.

The Check-In for young people allows you to check in on your wellbeing and get help. It connects you to programs and resources that work.

What's involved?

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Take a brief survey

Answer a few questions about your feelings & challenges.

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Personalised feedback

Get personalised feedback about how you're going.

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Recommended programs

Get recommended online programs that can help support your mental health and wellbeing.

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The Check-In is:

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Free and easy to use

There's no cost to use the Check-In.

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Co-designed

Co-designed with young people like you.

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Confidential

We won't tell anyone about your information (no parents, no teachers).

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Secure

We take data security seriously. No hackers and no passing your data overseas.

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Accessible

You can do the Check-In at any time, any place.

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Backed by science

We've researched what works so you don't waste your time.

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"The Check-In is a way to easily find resources without needing to go talk to someone".

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I'm keen

We're currently testing the Check-In as part of a study run by researchers at the University of Sydney.

The Check-In is designed and developed by the University of Sydney in collaboration with multiple partners and contributors

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  • Growing Minds Australia Logo
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The Check-In is not a crisis service. If you need immediate help, find a list of services on the Urgent help page.

The Check-In won't provide a mental health diagnosis. If you want a diagnosis or face-to-face support, please speak to a health professional like a GP or medical specialist.

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