If you are feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed, Medicare Mental Health Check In offers free digital support to guide you through life’s challenges.
The online service is for people aged 16 years and over who live in Australia. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
It offers early support before mental health challenges escalate, and helps you develop practical skills to manage anxiety and depression.
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With Medicare Mental Health Check In, you can choose to work through the online tools on your own or be connected with a qualified mental health practitioner.
- self‑guided support allows you to work through the tools independently, anytime and anywhere, at your own pace
- guided support offers additional support and allows you to work through the tools with a qualified mental health practitioner via telehealth. Guided support is delivered over several sessions. Each program takes around six weeks to complete
The service is flexible to support your needs, goals and preferences.
The focus is on small, manageable steps to help build confidence over time.
It helps you build the skills you need to manage everyday challenges like stress, trouble sleeping, worries and low mood.
Each program includes check-ins and activities which help you:
- recognise and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns
- manage strong emotions with practical, proven techniques
- build self-awareness and coping skills for everyday challenges
Is this for me?
Medicare Mental Health Check In programs are designed for people who:
- are starting to experience mental health challenges such as feeling down, anxious or overwhelmed
- are aged 16 or older
- live and are currently in Australia
The first step to accessing a program is to call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212, let them know you’re interested in Medicare Mental Health Check In, and speak to a trained professional.
They will help you determine if the service is right for you. If it isn’t right for you, they will help connect you with other appropriate supports.
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Free digital mental health support for life’s ups and downs
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