A Digital Mental Health App for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
The iBobbly app from Black Dog Institute is a self-help app that helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over to build good social and emotional wellbeing.
Using iBobbly for just 6 weeks has been shown to reduce depression, distress and suicidal thinking. Completely private and confidential, it helps by showing you ways to manage your thoughts and feelings, as well as how to decide what is important in your life.
Who's it for?
iBobbly is specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who:
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are aged 15 years and older
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are feeling sad and down
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might be having thoughts of hurting yourself.
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have access to a Smartphone or Tablet/iPad and data for downloading.
How does it work?
iBobbly has four main features:
How do I feel – walks you through a self-assessment and gives you feedback about how you are going. Allows you to keep a mood diary to see how you are tracking.
Stuff I can use – teaches you how to manage your thoughts and feelings, including any suicidal thoughts. This section also helps you to identify the characteristics you want to stand for and encourages you to set realistic, positive goals.
How I’m gonna beat this – helps you create your own personalised action plan and gives you the tools to monitor your progress.
Help – provides you with help and support options.
Each learning activity is comprised of up to three 10 to 15 minute sessions. Completing the check in component takes around 1 to 2 minutes and we encourage users to check in regularly.
Learn more by watching the video below or get the app by visiting the Apple or Android app store and search for ‘iBobbly’.
NOTE: This app is provided by one Australia's trusted mental health organisations – The Black Dog Institute. Please consider if this app is appropriate for your own individual circumstances. There may be costs to use the app or it may be free. You may also be charged for data from your telecommunications provider. If you need help now call Lifeline on 13 11 14 who provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services.