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For 15-25 year olds

key facts

If you’re aged 15 or older you can sign yourself up straight away, with or without a referral.

Free

MOST is 100% free to download and use.

Available across Australia

MOST is available to young people on a national basis.

Simple sign up

15–25 year olds can sign themselves up online.

Inclusive

We are working to ensure MOST can be accessible for all people, including people with disability who may use assistive technologies to engage with our services.

Ready to start?

If you’re aged 15 years or older, you can sign up today either online or via the app

REFERRALS

MOST helps you find support between therapy sessions

If you’ve arrived here with a referral from a healthcare provider, you’ve come to the right place! MOST is great for filling the gaps so you’re never on your own.

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  • Access details

    Joining MOST is simple and flexible — it only takes a few steps, and you can do it from your phone, tablet or computer.

    What’s involved

    Joining MOST takes a few simple steps. You’ll create an account, answer a few questions to help us get to know you, and then you’re ready to go. Once you’re set up, you can start exploring MOST on your phone, tablet, or computer—whichever works best for you.

    Steps

    Step 01
    Sign up via the link below or download the app from your app store.
    Step 02
    Verify your age in order to move into the onboarding process.
    Step 03
    Complete the onboarding questionnaire so we can get to know you.
    Step 04
    Start your journey on MOST!

    Sign up online or via the app

  • Information for clinicians

    Young people with a clinical referral can use MOST while they’re on a waitlist, between sessions, or within sessions.

    Details

    MOST offers young people mental health tools, therapies and an online support community. It has been developed through clinical trials and designed to integrate with clinical services and sync with young people’s mental health journeys.

    • MOST is a 100% free support community and safe space for young people aged 12-25
    • MOST features a host of evidence-based therapies
    • MOST is moderated by mental health professionals and peer workers
    • MOST can be integrated with clinical services being provided to young people
    • MOST can be used to fill ‘gaps’ in care, such as when young people are waiting for care, between sessions, or have recently been discharged
    "A great aspect is that young people can access the platform at any time. So if a young person is struggling, they have the ability to log onto MOST and to be able to access helpful material whenever they would like.​"
    —  Jess, clinician

    Content tailored to meet needs

    When young people first use MOST, they complete a survey about their interests and recent thoughts and experiences. MOST then suggests guided therapy ‘journeys’ for challenges such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety and sleep.

    Structured therapy journeys

    Journeys are broken into ‘tracks’ or modules consisting of activities, which the young person can work through at their own pace. They also have the option of connecting with a clinician on MOST who can guide and support them to use the therapy content.

    Activities use cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), rumination-focused therapy, meta-cognitive therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion and social cognitive interventions.

    A moderated social network

    MOST is a safe space where young people can opt to learn from, share coping strategies and connect with other young people going through similar challenges.

    The evidence behind MOST

    The MOST pilot (2020)
    This pilot study identified that MOST generated significant improvements in levels of psychological distress, perceived stress, psychological wellbeing, depression, loneliness, social support and self-competence.
    The Horyzons project (2021)
    The first randomised controlled trial to demonstrate that a digital intervention (MOST) was effective in improving vocational recovery or job prospects and educational attainment.
    MOST evaluation (2024)
    The first large-scale evaluation of MOST's impact, based on the first 32 months of digital mental health service delivery to 5,709 young people in 262 mental health clinics across Australia.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • How can I connect with a MOST clinician?

    You can request support from a MOST clinician via the messages tab.

    MOST clinicians can help you navigate the platform and connect you with the tools and supports that will best suit your needs.

  • How do I access MOST?

    You can login to MOST via your web browser or the MOST app which is available to download from Google Play and the Apple App store.

    If you’ve been referred to MOST by a participating youth mental health service, you’ll be sent a sign up link via SMS. Follow the prompts to complete the sign up process.

  • How much does MOST cost to use?

    MOST is 100% free.

  • Is there a smartphone app?

    There is a free app for the 15+ platform. You can download it from the Google Play or Apple App stores.

  • Who can sign up for MOST?

    If you’re aged 15-25, you can sign yourself up to MOST.

    If you’re aged 12-14, you’ll need a referral from a participating youth mental health service to sign up to MOST, learn more on the How to access page.

    Those aged 12-14 will need parental consent before signing up.

  • Why do I need to provide an emergency contact?

    We need to know who to contact if we’re ever concerned about your safety.

    If you’ve been referred to MOST by a participating youth mental health service, we share your emergency contact information with your face-to-face clinician and the service they work in, so that we can all support you in the best way possible.

    In rare cases, if we think you or someone else are at risk of being seriously hurt, we may need to pass on these details to external services who can help.

    Where possible we will let you know if our concerns reach the point where we need to involve other services.

  • For 12-14 year olds

    key facts

    If you are aged 12-14, you’ll need a mental health service referral and consent from a parent or guardian to join MOST

    Free

    MOST is 100% free to download and use.

    Available across Australia

    MOST is available to young people aged 12-14 in the ACT, QLD, NSW, VIC and WA through participating mental health services

    Simple sign up

    12–14 year olds must have parental consent and a referral from a clinician.

    Inclusive

    We are working to ensure MOST can be accessible for all people, including people with disability who may use assistive technologies to engage with our services.

    Ready to start?

    If you’re aged 15 years or older, you can sign up today either online or via the app

    REFERRALS

    MOST helps you find support between clinical sessions

    If you’ve arrived here with a referral from a healthcare provider, you’ve come to the right place! MOST is great for filling the gaps so you’re never on your own.

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    • Access details

      If you’re aged 12–14, you’ll need a referral and parent or guardian consent. See the steps below to get started.

      What’s involved

      To get started with MOST, you'll need a referral, then you and your parent or guardian can follow the steps to sign up. Once you’re set up, you’ll have access to a safe, online platform made to support young people like you. You can explore MOST anytime on a computer, tablet, or smartphone—whatever works best for you.

      Steps

      Step 01
      Get a referral from a participating youth mental health service
      Step 02
      Click the link in the text message you or your parent receive from MOST
      Step 03
      Complete the onboarding with the help of a parent or guardian
      Step 04
      Start exploring MOST's evidence-based support platform specifically for 12-14 year olds
    • Information for parents and carers

      If you are a carer or parent of a 12-14 year old referred to MOST, you’ll need to provide consent for them to sign up.

      What’s involved

      For young people aged 12-14, a referral from a participating youth mental health service is required. MOST is a 100% free support community and safe space for under 15s. MOST features a host of evidence-based therapies tailored to under 15s. MOST is moderated by mental health professionals and peer workers.

      Steps

      Step 01
      Ensure you have a valid referral for the young person in your care.
      Step 02
      Follow the link to MOST that will be provided via a text message.
      Step 03
      Complete the onboarding process with the young person in your care.
    • Information for clinicians

      Young people with a clinical referral can use MOST while they’re on a waitlist, between sessions, or within sessions.

      Details

      MOST offers young people mental health tools, therapies and an online support community. It has been developed through clinical trials and designed to integrate with clinical services and sync with young people’s mental health journeys.

      • MOST is a 100% free support community and safe space for young people aged 12-25
      • MOST features a host of evidence-based therapies
      • MOST is moderated by mental health professionals and peer workers
      • MOST can be integrated with clinical services being provided to young people
      • MOST can be used to fill ‘gaps’ in care, such as when young people are waiting for care, between sessions, or have recently been discharged
      "A great aspect is that young people can access the platform at any time. So if a young person is struggling, they have the ability to log onto MOST and to be able to access helpful material whenever they would like.​"
      —  Jess, clinician

      Content tailored to meet needs

      When young people first use MOST, they complete a survey about their interests and recent thoughts and experiences. MOST then suggests guided therapy ‘journeys’ for challenges such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety and sleep.

      Structured therapy journeys

      Journeys are broken into ‘tracks’ or modules consisting of activities, which the young person can work through at their own pace. They also have the option of connecting with a clinician on MOST who can guide and support them to use the therapy content.

      Activities use cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), rumination-focused therapy, meta-cognitive therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion and social cognitive interventions.

      A moderated social network

      MOST is a safe space where young people can opt to learn from, share coping strategies and connect with other young people going through similar challenges.

      The evidence behind MOST

      The MOST pilot (2020)
      This pilot study identified that MOST generated significant improvements in levels of psychological distress, perceived stress, psychological wellbeing, depression, loneliness, social support and self-competence.
      The Horyzons project (2021)
      The first randomised controlled trial to demonstrate that a digital intervention (MOST) was effective in improving vocational recovery or job prospects and educational attainment.
      MOST evaluation (2024)
      The first large-scale evaluation of MOST's impact, based on the first 32 months of digital mental health service delivery to 5,709 young people in 262 mental health clinics across Australia.

    FAQs

    Frequently asked questions

  • Can my parents view what I share on MOST?

    No, your parents cannot see what you share on MOST.

  • How can I connect with a MOST clinician?

    You can request support from a MOST clinician via the messages tab.

    MOST clinicians can help you navigate the platform and connect you with the tools and supports that will best suit your needs.

  • How do I access MOST?

    You can login to MOST via your web browser or the MOST app which is available to download from Google Play and the Apple App store.

    If you’ve been referred to MOST by a participating youth mental health service, you’ll be sent a sign up link via SMS. Follow the prompts to complete the sign up process.

  • How much does MOST cost to use?

    MOST is 100% free.

  • Who can sign up for MOST?

    If you’re aged 15-25, you can sign yourself up to MOST.

    If you’re aged 12-14, you’ll need a referral from a participating youth mental health service to sign up to MOST, learn more on the How to access page.

    Those aged 12-14 will need parental consent before signing up.

  • Why do I need to provide an emergency contact?

    We need to know who to contact if we’re ever concerned about your safety.

    If you’ve been referred to MOST by a participating youth mental health service, we share your emergency contact information with your face-to-face clinician and the service they work in, so that we can all support you in the best way possible.

    In rare cases, if we think you or someone else are at risk of being seriously hurt, we may need to pass on these details to external services who can help.

    Where possible we will let you know if our concerns reach the point where we need to involve other services.

  • REFERRAL locations

    Get a referral from a mental health service local to you

    Referrals are only required if you are 12-14 years old. If you’re aged 15 or over you can sign yourself up right away.

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