If you are feeling down, stressed, overwhelmed or experiencing mild mental health challenges, Medicare Mental Health Check In now offers both self-guided and guided support.
Launched on 1 January 2026, Medicare Mental Health Check In provides free, confidential and accessible online mental health support. It is for people aged 16 years and over who live in Australia. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
The online service offers early support, before mental health challenges escalate, through evidence-based low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT).
From today, people can choose between working through the online tools on their own or with the support of a qualified mental health practitioner:
Self‑guided support allows people to work through the tools independently, anytime and anywhere, at their own pace.
Guided support offers additional support and allows people to work through the tools with a qualified mental health practitioner via telehealth. Guided support is delivered over several sessions. Each program takes around 6 weeks to complete.
The service is flexible to support people’s needs, goals and preferences. The focus is on small, manageable steps to help build confidence over time.
It helps people build the skills they need to manage everyday challenges like stress, trouble sleeping, worries and low mood.
Also launching today is a national communication campaign for health professionals, who are a trusted source of information for many people.
Resources are available to support health professionals to have conversations with people if the service is suitable for their needs.
To find out if the service is right for you and to access campaign materials, visit mentalhealthcheckin.gov.au.