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In this edition:

• Explore our online Digital Mental Health Directory
• Thank a First Responder Day
• Read our recent blog on changes in the digital mental health landscape
• A word from WellMob on Men’s Health Week
• See the eMHPrac team at these upcoming conferences
• Read the latest articles on digital mental health
• Shape the sector through research on digital mental health in practice
• This month’s featured service: Medicare Mental health Check In

Have you checked out our online Digital Mental Health Directory lately? Recently updated, it now features over 140 free or low-cost, Australian, evidence-based or evidence-informed digital mental health services and resources. Designed to support health practitioners, the directory makes it easy to find relevant tools by topic, audience, or the type of resource. Each service description lists the psychological approach and links to available research evidence. Our Directory is updated every 3 months, so be sure to check back regularly for new services.

Last week we recognised Thank a First Responder Day on 10 June 2026, a national day dedicated to saying thank you to the police, fire, ambulance, SES, and marine rescue personnel who support our communities every day, along with the families who stand behind them. It’s also a reminder of the unique pressures faced by those on the frontline, and the importance of looking after their mental health and wellbeing. Did you know there are digital mental health services and resources designed specifically for first responders, such as Peak Fortem and the National Emergency Worker Support Service? You can also explore our blog, Managing PTSD in the Frontline Community, for more resources and practical insights.

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Changes in the Digital Mental Health Landscape (Dec ’25 – May ’26)

The digital mental health landscape is constantly growing and changing, making it difficult to keep up!

In this blog we provide a summary of the major changes in the digital mental health landscape in the last 6 months, including the latest research and service changes.

Men’s Health Week

Men’s Health Week is an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations about men’s physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men face ongoing impacts of colonisation, intergenerational trauma, and social disadvantage, which can affect mental health outcomes. Social and emotional wellbeing for First Nations men is deeply connected to culture, Country, family, and community, and must be supported in ways that are culturally safe and respectful from the services that they are seeking help from.

WellMob has a range of social and emotional wellbeing resources to support the men in our community’s health, check it out here: Men – WellMob
So check on our sons, nephews, brothers, uncles, dads and pops and remind them that their health matters.

OT Exchange

23-24 June, Brisbane, QLD

Trade Exhibit & Presentation

Australia’s largest clinical conference for occupational therapists, bringing together real-world knowledge and approaches that strengthen everyday practice.

Visit the eMHPrac trade booth to chat with our friendly team and watch our exhibitor presentation.

International Mental Health Conference

23-24 June, Gold Coast, QLD

Trade Exhibit & Presentations

The International Mental Health Conference, hosted by ANZMHA, brings together leading voices, global insights, and practical innovations from across the worldwide mental health sector.

Visit the eMHPrac trade booth to chat with our friendly team. Catch a presentation by eMHPrac Director Heidi Sturk on ‘Strengthening Digital Mental Health Literacy for Individuals and the Workforce’. You can also see a presentation from WellMob team members David Edwards and Angela Sheridan on ‘Culture, Care and Connectivity: Digital SEWB Tools for a Resilient Workforce’.

TheMHS Conference

4-7 August, Sydney, NSW

Trade Exhibit

Illuminating Hope, Inclusion & Connection. Exploring approaches for urgent and crisis support in mental health.

Visit the eMHPrac trade booth to chat with our friendly team.

“It’s Not Only Attention We Need”: Systematic Review of Large Language Models in Mental Health Care

Bucher, A., Egger, S., Vashkite, I., Wu, W., & Schwabe, G. (2025). “It’s Not Only Attention We Need”: Systematic Review of Large Language Models in Mental Health Care. JMIR mental health, 12, e78410.

A review of systematic reviews for evidence on use of mobile applications for mental disorders, including substance use disorders, in low and middle-income countries

Bhatia, R. K., Bhardwaj, P., Chaudhry, A., Ghosh, A., Parmar, A., Ahluwalia, Y., … & Balhara, Y. P. S. (2025). A review of systematic reviews for evidence on use of mobile applications for mental disorders, including substance use disorders, in low and middle-income countries. Digital Health, 11, 20552076251387056.

Exploration of Digital Interventions for Vaping Cessation: Scoping Review

Fonteyne, K., Keys, E., Hasan, K., & Struik, L. (2025). Exploration of digital interventions for vaping cessation: Scoping review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, e76983.

Contribute to research that informs practice and policy

Invitation to particiapte in a digital mental health survey

We are currently undertaking a national survey of Australian health practitionersto examine the current knowledge, views, and use of digital mental health among the mental health workforce.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and will inform future workforce support, service development, and policy direction in the digital mental health sector.

Participation is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time by exiting the survey. The survey is anonymous and no identifying information is collected.

Access the full study information and survey here or if you have any questions about the study, please feel free to contact us at emhprac@qut.edu.au.

About Medicare Mental Health Check In

This month’s featured service is Medicare Mental Health Check In, a free digital low intensity support service to help people 16 years and over build practical skills and take better care of their mental health and wellbeing. The service is for people who are beginning to feel down, stressed or overwhelmed and involves self-guided evidence-based online programs with the option of additional guided support via telehealth.

Read our blog delving into Medicare Mental Health Check In here.