New beyondblue app for young people to reach out to friends who are struggling

[Chris_B]

A new mobile app launched today by beyondblue will make it easier for young people to have important conversations with friends who they are concerned may be experiencing depression or anxiety.

The free Check-in App, which can be downloaded from the App Store on iTunes or the Google Play store, lets young people choose options to construct a unique, step-by-step plan for approaching a friend they are worried about.

The app provides a range of things young people can say to their friend, and where and when they can say it, along with tips from other young people who’ve reached out to a friend.

Users are also able to review how their planned conversation went, set reminders to follow up with their friend, and access ideas about what to do next, particularly if things didn’t go well.

Read more here.

[geoff]

dear Christopher, thanks for this.

I had a look at the site, however I'm not with Vodaphone, I'm with Telstra, so can this be done with them as well. Thanks Geoff.

[AGrace]

Hi Christopher, 

A fantastic idea, there will be plenty of young people who will benefit from this, and perhaps some of us oldies as well!

Geoff, 

I was able to download the app on my phone and im not with vodaphone. I might be right in saying that Vodaphone are just one of the partners who helped this come to fruition.

AGrace

[AGrace]

Hi Christopher, 

A fantastic idea, there will be plenty of young people who will benefit from this, and perhaps some of us oldies as well!

Geoff, 

I was able to download the app on my phone and im not with vodaphone. I might be right in saying that Vodaphone are just one of the partners who helped this come to fruition.

AGrace

[geoff]

dear AGrace, thanks for this, I will try and do it, I wish I had a pc mind like you have, ah to be young again, and I will let you know how the old fellow goes. lol L Geoff. x