Digital mental health and the power of personal stories: On the Ground with Diane Cass

“We all like to learn that we're not the only person dealing with this. When [a client] actually hears stories of other people and how they've overcome certain situations, I think it's incredibly powerful.”

In this episode, Diane Cass, a social worker and doctoral candidate with Charles Stuart University, discusses the different ways she uses digital mental health tools and services to help her clients connect with other people’s stories and journeys through mental health challenges. She explains how she is able to help clients feel less alone and more supported with digital services and what to consider when choosing a service for your clients. 

Check out some of the resources we discussed in this episode:

Black Dog Institute: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Reach Out: https://au.reachout.com/

Beyond Blue online forums: https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/

Grief Australia: https://www.grief.org.au/