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The story of most

MOST is a proven and effective digital mental health tool

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There are lots of digital mental health services out there, but it’s hard to know which you can trust. MOST is the real deal. It's grounded in extensive research and has been rigorously evaluated in clinical trials to ensure it's effective. This evidence-based approach has guided the design and development of MOST’s therapies and tools.

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Co-designed with young people

MOST has been developed in close partnership with young people at every step in its design.
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Grounded
in science

MOST began as a research project and has been informed throughout its development by clinical studies.
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Free youth
mental health

Thanks to our funding partners, MOST is available at no cost to young people aged 12-25 across Australia.
Learn more at Orygen

How we know it works

MOST has been shaped by 12 years of research and clinical trials.

MOST has evolved from a research project that started in Melbourne more than a decade ago into a real-world digital mental health service that is currently supporting young people Australia wide. MOST is also being tested and implemented across the USA, Canada and the European Union.

15
Pilot studies
7
Major clinical trials
4
Large trials
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How we know it works

There are many people behind MOST.

MOST is a digital mental health service created by Orygen Digital. It was developed by a team of experts including; researchers, clinicians, computer scientists, creative writers, comic developers, digital designers, and young people with lived experience and their families.

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"Technology has enormous potential to transform youth mental health care, but only if we implement it thoughtfully, in partnership with services. Implementation science, guides how MOST fits into the face-to-face care that support young people every day."
Dr. Jen Nicholas
Senior Research Fellow and Head of Implementation Science, Orygen Digital
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"The insights and feedback young people share with us don’t just sit in a report. My role is to work closely with teams to ensure their voices are embedded in everything we do—from how we design the product, to how we communicate, and how we plan for the future."
Dr. Lee Valentine
Research Fellow
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"Our focus is on making evidence-based support practical, accessible, and engaging for young people – built with them, not just for them."
Dr. Tamsyn Gilbertson
Head of Product and Service Development

Effectiveness in numbers

Research tells a story of positive outcomes.

The impact of MOST is frequently evaluated in research studies. These provide us with important insights into the effectiveness of the service, and help us make improvements to the experience.

*MOST baseline and 12-week surveys
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10
k+
Over 10,000 young people have joined MOST since its creation.
97
%
97% of young people using MOST said it was a positive experience and felt safe.*
12
wks
Most users experienced a significant reduction of depression and anxiety after 12 weeks.*
93
%
93% of young people would recommend MOST to a friend.*

Accreditation

MOST is certified as a safe, high-quality digital mental health service.

MOST has been certified in line with the Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Health Care Standards. This is a rigorous independent assessment process that ensures service providers have systems in place to meet the necessary safety and quality requirements.

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Funders and collaborators

MOST is free thanks
to our partners.

MOST has been developed through generous funding from partners who share in our mission. Their support has made it possible to make MOST freely available across Australia.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • Do you sell data to any other parties?

    No, we will never sell a young person’s data to other parties. All information is stored according to privacy and confidentiality agreements.

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