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In this edition:

• Just released: A practical guide to digital mental health
• Loneliness awareness week
• New multicultural mental health resources available
• A word from WellMob on NAIDOC 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 and the Momentum digital mental health platform
• This month’s featured service: Bunyarabugalma Youth

eMHPrac’s latest publication, Digital Mental Health in Practice, offers key insights into the role of digital mental health in clinical care. This practical guide covers the evidence behind digital mental health, strategies for integrating digital resources into practice, and safety and quality considerations. The guide also introduces a small sample of Australia’s evidence-based digital tools to explore. Preview the guide here or find out more.

The first week of August marks Loneliness Awareness Week, with the theme “Make Room for Connection.” This year’s campaign encourages us to create spaces where meaningful conversations and a sense of belonging can flourish. Create opportunities for connection by reaching out to a friend, hosting an event, or taking small actions like having a team lunch or waving to your neighbours. To support your clients who are experiencing loneliness, there is also a range of digital resources available to support connection, build social confidence and provide opportunities to engage with others.

• Friendline – a free service offering a friendly conversation with a trained volunteer.
• Beyond Blue – peer support forums and information about loneliness for adults.
• MOST – peer support and information on social anxiety and social skills for young people (12-25yrs).

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health has released two new translated resources, what is mental health and getting mental health help translated into 18 languages. The resources were developed in partnership with the Embrace Lived Experience Group and are available as sharable posters or social media tiles.

2026 NAIDOC Week Reflection from WellMob – 50 Years Deadly!

NAIDOC Week was a huge celebration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is our favourite time of year where we can all come together, celebrate our achievements and connect with our wider communities.

The WellMob team was proud to be part of the Lismore Big Deadly Community Day, celebrating this year’s theme, “50 Years Deadly!”. After weeks of cold and rain, Mother Nature gave us a break by blessing us with a beautiful sunny day, allowing our community to come together on Bundjalung Country to celebrate culture, connect with one another, and acknowledge the strength and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our communities.

Reflecting on this year’s theme, 50 Years Deadly! we acknowledge the generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, advocates, artists, educators, and community members whose contributions have shaped the NAIDOC movement and continue to inspire future generations.

As a way to continue the celebrations, join NAATSIHWP for the sixth annual National Day of Recognition for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners. On the 7^th of August, join the virtual panel discussion at 11:30am AEST, to celebrate this year’s theme ‘Many Paths, Many Ways’.

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.

Healthed Medical Update Brisbane

5 September, Brisbane, QLD

Trade Exhibit

Topics for this seminar include Metabolism, Brain and mind, Respiratory medicine, Dermatology, and Practice management.

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

Trends in digital mental health interventions: A 20-year bibliometric analysis

Zhang, B., Lau, L. Y., & Chen, Y. (2025). Trends in digital mental health interventions: A 20-year bibliometric analysis. Digital Health, 11, 20552076251403203.

Adolescents’ and youths’ perceived barriers and facilitators to engaging with digital mental health interventions for depression and anxiety: A scoping review

Wanniarachchi, V. U., Greenhalgh, C., & Warren, J. (2025). Adolescents’ and youths’ perceived barriers and facilitators to engaging with digital mental health interventions for depression and anxiety: A scoping review. Internet Interventions, 42, 100884.

Accelerating Digital Mental Health: The Society of Digital Psychiatry’s Three-Pronged Road Map for Education, Digital Navigators, and AI

Torous, J., Ledley, K. T., Gorban, C., Strudwick, G., Schwarz, J., Choudhary, S., … & Kochhar, S. (2025). Accelerating Digital Mental Health: The Society of Digital Psychiatry’s Three-Pronged Road Map for Education, Digital Navigators, and AI. JMIR mental health, 12(1), e84501.

Contribute to research that informs practice and policy

Invitation to participate 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.

Share Your Experience with Momentum

Are you a mental health professional working with children and adolescents? The University of Southern Queensland is seeking your feedback to help improve the Momentum digital mental health platform. Whether you have referred young people to Momentum, used it in your practice, or have had limited opportunity to engage with it, your insights are valuable. Participation involves a 10–20 minute online survey, with a $20 gift card offered as a thank you. Participants will also have the option to take part in a follow-up interview to share their experiences in more detail. If you have any questions, please contact info@momentumhub.org.au.

About Bunyarabugalma Youth

This month we are excited to feature the Bunyarabugalma Youth app. Following our celebration of NAIDOC Week we are taking a closer look at this SEWB app developed with and by young Indigenous People to strengthen wellbeing.

Read our blog delving into Bunyarabugalma Youth here.