Thank you: To the 3000+ Australians who helped lead a global action on mental health


Today we launched the results of Australia’s Biggest Mental Health Check-in – the largest proactive, subjective and objective mental health campaign ever undertaken. Organisations and communities globally have been reaching out to follow Australia’s lead. And for the difference you’ve made we can’t thank you enough.


Mental health is the biggest disease on the planet. There are over 350 million sufferers globally, with an annual cost of $12B to the Australian economy alone. Less than 39% of people with a mental health issue receive professional support, and recent estimates are that less than 7% of sufferers get optimal treatment.


Partnering with the visionary team from Medibio, and joined by participating organisations ahead of their time, we set out to change the face of mental health. Whether you were well, the worried well, or finding life a struggle, we wanted to give you a comprehensive digital dashboard of how you are tracking, in the palm of your hand.


Results in full here. In brief:

  • 39% of participants were currently experiencing depression
  • 34% of participants were currently experiencing anxiety disorders
  • 18-24 year olds had the highest incidence of mental health disorders
  • Sleep disturbance, perfectionism, low trust and disengaging from others were the highest risk factors.
  • 9/10 participants in severe ranges were not currently getting, or had ever received treatment.
  • 27% of participants completing the Medibio-ID screening had physical markers of psychological distress.

If you were one of the Australians, New Zealanders or many others who took part, we are delighted that 98% of respondents said they’d recommend the Check-in to others.

Individually, we hope you’ve taken a step forward in your own mental health, but collectively, you have done so much more. You’ve let your colleagues, friends, neighbours – even strangers know that you are proud to check your mental health. You’ve helped shape a future of mental health that is digitally accessible, proactive and personalised.

October is World Mental Health month and Australia’s Biggest Mental Health Check-in is launching again.

If you’d love your organisation to take part, now is the time to act. Email, tag someone, share this post, or connect with us – let people know that you want to join the global action on mental health.

With special thanks also to; The tireless Check-in and Vital Conversations Team, Medibio Limited, Concept Marketing, Viva! Communications - we couldn't have done this without you.

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  1. "Kudos to the 3000 Australians making a difference! Speaking of which, if you or anyone you know struggles with Adult ADHD, consider exploring effective Adult Adhd Treatment options. Stay empowered!"

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  2. A massive thank you to every Australian who contributed to this monumental initiative! Mental health affects us all, and the staggering numbers emphasize the need for better support systems. It's crucial that we keep the conversation going and work towards making mental health support more accessible, not just in Canberra but everywhere. Together, we can create positive change and break down the barriers surrounding mental health.

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