Niggle 2818
I was a high-achiever at school but was unhappy at home. I got help to see things from a different prespective and not blame myself for my family's problems.
Niggle 2808
I was struggling with depression and anxiety. Self-harming and suicidal. Today I smile because it made it through by not giving up. It does get better.
Niggle 2801
I have bipolar and was put on medication. I want other teens to know mental illness isn't taboo anymore so get help!
Niggle 2795
I would cry myself to sleep knowing the next day would be the same drama. A few strategies helped me get better. Don't give up.
Niggle 2792
I barely smiled at school. I couldn't talk to my friends cause they didn't understand. But I realised there ARE people out there to support me.
Niggle 2788
The struggle I have to face every day is there but I know I'm not alone. There's support and advice always out there.
Niggle 2781
If I had a chance to talk to someone earlier I would have. Because all you need is for someone to listen.
MindMax
Free
Young adult feedback
Visually appealing app that benefits from support from a large sporting league. The app performs well and is well targeted to it's audience. The gym feature does not work and would need to be functional, however for young aspiring AFL players it is easy to recommend this app.
Expert feedback
I applaud the app for targeting a group who are low in help seeking in a way that normalises help seeking and increases the perceived value for its audience by relating the behaviours to sports people they look up to and respect, particularly by involving famous sports personalities in the app in videos. The exercises use a clever and creative approach and seem to be effective in addressing the concepts such as mindfulness. The appearance of the app is excellent, although some performance issues reduce the overall rating.
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MoodPath
Free. Offers In-App Purchases
Young adult feedback
I thought Moodpath was an excellent app both visually and practically. The method of questionnaire on current mental state is novel. The amount of knowledge available in the app is also of a very high quality and the visual presentation of your journey is excellent.
Expert feedback
This app seems to be an excellent resource for clinicians and patients alike. Although it is not specifically designed to entice young people who are not already interested in addressing their mood behaviours, it would be a excellent resource for those do are contemplating change.
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Today I could smile simply because I'm alive and I made it
My best friend had just had a serious car accident and was fighting for her life. My brother was told he had caner. I was struggling with depression and anxiety. I was self-harming and suicidal. I attempted suicide not long after. Then I called Kids Helpline - they were great.
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