Briefly checking in with students about their mental wellbeing throughout the school year could reduce distress.

In a trial involving over 10,000 Australian students, an online screening survey led to improved outcomes.

Information about their mental wellbeing was passed on to caregivers, catching kids who might otherwise fly under the radar.

Guest/s

• Alana Koch, head of wellbeing at St Luke's Grammar School
• Professor Ron Rapee, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University

References

• My Mind Check

• A Cluster Randomized Trial of the Impact of School-Based, Universal, Mental Health Screening and Feedback on Students' Mental Health and Help-Seeking