my first tweet ever. excited!

BEWARE OF ANY DIRECT MAILS FROM ME TODAY! My account has been hacked! Do not open.

Looking forward to tonight's #HatDayChat, starting at 8pm

Matt Fuller-Tyszkiewicz from Deakin Uni, currently working on a Rotary funded trial of an app to improve depressive symptoms #HatDayChat

A1)Nearly half of the population will experience mental illness in their lifetime #HatDayChat

#hatdaychat A1 A collection of easy to understand summaries can be found here: sane.org/mental-health-… complete with more indepth guides

@sagetherapiesau Good point, applies broadly.Many of these illnesses have subclinical levels that are still troubling and severe #HatDayChat

A2. Geographic location, cost, and desire for anonymity can be barriers. Same too for lack of awareness of symptoms #HatDayChat

A3 Provide access to treatments that are proven, linking to right treatments, and supporting friends and families #hatdaychat

A3. In addition to excellent responses so far, preventative focus is also worth mentioning #HatDayChat

A4. Introduction of new treatments, improvement of existing ones, and considering ways to deliver to people when they need these #HatDayChat

A4. I'm personally interested in how eHealth (apps & web) can help reduce barriers we've talked about & monitor symptoms better #HatDayChat

A4 Investments in #mentalhealth research by orgs like Australian Rotary Health has diverse returns - new treatments to research leaders! #HatDaychat

Q4. Research can also give voice to sufferers - feedback on interventions and experience #HatDayChat

A5. Be supportive #HatDayChat

A5 Here's some info for parents to help children who worry too much ow.ly/SSCFD #HatDayChat

Thanks for organising Hat Day #HatDayChat