FAQ
What is Mind Your Mate?
Researchers at The University of Sydney have developed a new online program + mobile app to help young people better support their friends, when their friends may be facing tough times.
what IS the pilot STUDY ABOUT?
From mid-2020 to mid-2022 we ran a trial of the Mind your Mate app in 12 high schools with Year 9 students.
The study found that students who took part in the program had significant reductions in depression symptoms, compared to students who received normative health education.
WHAT’s OUR NEXT STEP?
A new version of Mind your Mate is currently being developed. The updated program will include a new four-lesson online module to be delivered in a classroom setting. This module was co-designed with young people and field experts.
In the next phase, a study will be conducted to evaluate the new program across Australian high schools. If you wish to learn more about the program and/or get involved in future trials, get in touch!
Who is behind Mind Your Mate?
Mind Your Mate is led by health and education experts from the University of Sydney. The Mind Your Mate development study has been approved by the University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee (2019/723).
Technical requirements
Mind Your Mate requires a stable internet connection and access to a web browser. The program has been tested using Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari. If you have any technical issues accessing the site, please contact us.
Can I access this website on my phone or other mobile device?
Yes. Mind Your Mate is optimised to be accessed on your phone, tablet and other mobile devices.
What does evidence-based mean?
To say that a resource is “evidence-based” is to say that it is informed or supported by evidence. The evidence that supports or backs up a particular resource may take different forms. In the case of the Mind Your Mate program, “evidence-based” means that the information provided comes from reliable information sources and is backed by scientific research studies.
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