As a mental health crisis mounts Down Under, young people are turning to their smartphones to cope with stress and anxiety. Boasting mindfulness programmes designed for a range of activities and moods, Smiling Mind is helping them instantly address their wellbeing at any time and place.

Rural communities in Australia’s bush lack the mental health services that city-dwellers have access to, contributing to the fact that suicide rates are 40% higher than in urban areas. But campaigns are looking to change this by encouraging open discussions to destigmatise the subject.

Mental health struggles are the primary reason Australians take extended time off work. Tackling the issue head-on is Uprise – a Sydney start-up that offers a digital programme aimed at improving mental well-being through a phone coach and weekly micro-lessons.

Between the taboos surrounding anxiety and depression and the sheer number of self-help resources available, tackling mental health can be overwhelming and confusing. Swirl is offering people simple, actionable advice with an aesthetically pleasing and accessible print publication.