Digital mental health and wellbeing programmes that work

It’s really meaningful work. There’s something about just logging in and seeing someone engaging. I might have seen someone share a message and they’ve taken something that they’ve learned from the programme, they’re applied to their day-to-day life and they’re noticing a difference. Because with depression and anxiety, it can feel so pervasive, it can feel so personal and like it’s going to last forever, and there is no way out. So when they get that first glimpse of a possibility that it’s going to be better, that’s what it’s all for really. You are getting them started on their first step towards a better life, where they feel more comfortable in themselves and more confident in their abilities.

I have really enjoyed being with this team since the service was rolled out across Ireland in 2021. It's a very flexible kind of treatment for clients, which I like. Everyone on the team supports each other really well and there's great learning both from the client feedback and from my colleagues. My favourite part about being a supporter is being there for someone through a really difficult time and seeing them learn new insights and skills is very rewarding. I often get direct messages from clients which is something I really enjoy.

I liked that I received solid advice and coping strategies. In the past, I was only given vague and non-specific advice which I didn't find helpful. The program actively helped me to alter my behaviour and really helped me deal with my anxiety.

Having clear and structured modules helped me to work through my issues without making me feel frustrated as it was clear that the necessary changes would not occur overnight, yet progress was being made.