New online mental health tool

MyCompass is a new online mental health tool designed to support people living with a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression. Developed by a team of health professionals at the Black Dog Institute, and funded by the Australian Government, myCompass is an online tool that assesses user symptoms, then provides a personalised support program. The interactive program includes online psychological tools, round-the-clock monitoring of moods and behaviours and motivational tips via email and SMS.

Users are able to access myCompass through a desktop computer or their mobile phone, giving them private secure access to a suite of tools designed to help them self manage symptoms and improve their overall wellbeing. Users are able to monitor how they feel in real time, detect patterns if they exist, and select tips and techniques that suit their own situation and lifestyle.