Government releases the National Mental Health Commission’s Review
ReachOut Australia welcomes the full release of the National Mental Health Commission’s Review of Mental Health Programmes, which was distributed by Minister Ley on Thursday, 16 April. “The Government...
View ArticlePreliminary data shows crucial role for online services in suicide prevention
ReachOut Australia, with the University of Melbourne and the University of Wollongong, is undertaking a major new research project that investigates the impacts of online mental health services by...
View ArticleSmart investments in e-mental health are key to addressing unmet need
A report released today by ReachOut Australia and EY, A Way Forward reveals that the missing piece of the puzzle for addressing escalating youth mental health issues may lie in smart investments in...
View ArticleCollaboration drives new youth-focused online help resource for eating disorders
The National Eating Disorders Collaboration has released a new online resource developed with the help of ReachOut Australia’s user experience team. eatingdisordersinfo.org.au collates a broad range of...
View ArticleAnxiety-reducing technology now in the hands of young Australians
Leading e-mental health organisation ReachOut Australia has launched two new apps to help young Australians reduce anxiety and stress through their smartphones. ReachOut WorryTime and ReachOut Breathe...
View ArticleFirst meeting of Expert Reference Group shows progress on mental health reform
Today marked the first meeting of the newly formed Expert Reference Group, which is tasked with guiding the Federal Government on the implementation of the National Mental Health Commission’s Review of...
View ArticleMental health sector calls on COAG leaders to urgently reform mental health...
ReachOut Australia has joined the mental health sector’s call to the leaders of the states and territories and the Australian Government imploring COAG to urgently work together to reform the nation’s...
View ArticleYouth mental illness rates have not improved: greater focus on prevention needed
With new national data showing there are just as many young people experiencing mental health issues today as there were in 1998, it’s clear that the role of prevention and early intervention services...
View ArticleYear 12 exams not the only door to a great future
Prominent Australians have joined a campaign by leading online youth mental health organisation ReachOut.com to show Year 12 students that There’s Life After Year 12 Exams. The post Year 12 exams not...
View ArticleExpanding our support services to parents and carers in 2016
Leading e-mental health organisation ReachOut Australia will strengthen its services from early 2016 by supporting parents and carers to build family resilience and maintain and improve the mental...
View ArticleReachOut welcomes Federal Government recognition of digital solutions for...
Australia’s leading online youth mental health service provider ReachOut Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s recognition of the value of digital solutions for mental health in the reform...
View ArticleListen in: Audio stories help young people deal with tough times
ReachOut Australia has teamed up with young Australian actors to make audio stories that can help young people deal with social and mental health issues, particularly across the holiday season. The...
View ArticleReachOut NextStep: Digital technology delivers new approach to connecting...
For young people aged 18–25 years, navigating Australia’s fragmented mental health system just became much easier. Launched today, ReachOut NextStep is the latest digital offering to be integrated into...
View ArticleFree online game for Australian teenagers takes on mental health
ReachOut Orb – a free new online game – is being launched into Australian high schools to help teenagers improve their mental wellbeing in a serious yet fun way. Aimed at students in Years 9 and 10,...
View ArticleReachOut supports Safe Schools Coalition to stop bullying and help young...
‘After working with young people for 18 years, we know that many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) young people are at greater risk of being marginalised, rejected or...
View ArticleWe must continue to drive action on youth suicide: ReachOut CEO
ReachOut Australia CEO Jono Nicholas says stark new statistics on youth suicide released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week emphasise the need to deliver more help to more people....
View ArticleNew online service for parents of teenagers
A critical new digital service that provides parents of teenagers with information and advice on issues such as bullying, sex and communication was launched today by leading online youth mental health...
View ArticleReachOut welcomes the Government’s election commitment to digital mental health
Australia’s leading online youth mental health service ReachOut Australia has welcomed the Coalition’s announcement at the weekend of investment in mental health, particularly the $30 million...
View ArticleReachOut Room chill out space to extend nationally with Oz Comic-Con
Young people attending Sydney’s pop culture convention Oz Comic-Con this weekend will now have the opportunity to take a break from the festivities and chill out in a new ‘ReachOut Room,’ run by online...
View ArticleDigital mental health self-help services critical for young people
A new report by leading online youth mental health service ReachOut Australia and EY shows that digital self-help is an effective and engaging means of mental health support for young people. The post...
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