The Big 5 Daily Check-In
Welcome to The Big 5 Daily Check-in
Welcome to The Big 5 Daily Check-in
The Big 5 Daily Check-In is a simple and brief, evidence-based program designed to help people improve their mental wellbeing. Our research has identified five key activities strongly linked to good mental health and life satisfaction: meaningful activities, healthy thinking, goals and plans, healthy routines, and social connections. We call these The Big 5.
The Big 5 Daily Check-In aims to support you to build The Big 5 actions into your everyday life. Through daily text message reminders, optional educational resources, and progress tracking, the program encourages regular practice of The Big 5.
This accessible, easy, low-intensity option is ideal for those looking to build good mental health habits in a simple and manageable way.
Key details
Duration: 4 weeks
Format: Daily SMS reminders & resources
Purpose: To help you build and maintain your emotional wellbeing through simple daily actions.
Who it's for: Adults looking for an easy, practical way to improve their mental health.
How to start: Complete our free, online psychological assessment to enrol
Is this for you?
The Big 5 Daily Check-in is helpful for people who:
Are 18 years of age or older.
Are Australian residents.
Are looking for a simple, effective way to boost their mental wellbeing.
The Big 5 Daily Check-in is NOT suitable for people who:
Are currently suicidal - Get urgent help
Are not Australian residents
If you have very severe symptoms we strongly recommend that you see a GP and a psychologist and/or psychiatrist for assessment and treatment.
We recommend discussing this course with your GP or other health professionals to ensure it's the right fit for you. Your GP can provide guidance and help you make an informed decision. You can also begin by completing our online assessment, which offers insights to support your conversation with them.
The journey to better mental health doesn’t always require big, drastic changes. Often, it’s the small consistent actions that make the biggest difference. The Big 5 Daily Check-In focuses on exactly that: encouraging people to regularly do five key activities which have been proven to improve our mental wellbeing. By dedicating just a few minutes each day to these activities, we can gradually build healthier habits for our mental health and wellbeing.
How Mindspot can help: The Big 5 Daily Check-In
How Mindspot can help: The Big 5 Daily Check-In
The Big 5 Daily Check-In is a brief self-guided program best suited for those who are looking for an easy, low-intensity treatment option to improve their mental health. It is a brief intervention that aims to help increase how often you do The Big 5 actions. It’s ideal for those who want to take proactive steps toward better mental health.
What's involved
Daily text message reminders: gentle nudges and reminders to keep you on track and motivated throughout the four-week period. All you need is your phone!
Weekly tracking: Track your weekly Big 5 activities with our Big 5 Quiz.
Why The Big 5 Daily Check-In
Boost your mood: Small, positive actions add up to big changes in how you feel day-to-day.
Build resilience: Regularly engaging in The Big 5 has been proven to strengthen people’s ability to cope with stress and challenges.
Create lasting habits: Daily reminders and tips can help you turn these important actions into long term habits.
If you haven’t already, begin by taking our free, online psychological assessment to understand your symptoms and your mental health needs.
Discuss your assessment results and provide recommendations for treatment.
Start improving your mental health with The Big 5 Daily Check-In.
Join over 250,000 Australians in taking control of your mental health today.
Completing the online assessment is an important first step to understanding your mental health and finding a path to recovery. It's quick, easy, and could be the beginning of a significant improvement in your wellbeing.
