​​​​​​​​About the app

Screenshot of the Shift app
Screenshot of the Shift app user interface

Shift is a free and confidential app designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of Junior Medical Officers (JMO).

The app has been developed by the Black Dog Institute, in partnership with NSW Health, JMOs and mental health experts; using the latest evidence-based practices.

Shift provides JMOs with support tailored to their unique situation across a range of wellbeing areas, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Shift work
  • Sleep
  • Diet and exercise
  • Exams and interviews
  • Bullying

How to access the app

The app is currently in a trial phase, JMOs insights and feedback will help create support tools that work for future doctors in training​.

Register for the trial​​​Lea​​​rn mo​​re ​about the app​​

Resources

Spread the word

Hospitals and other health facilities can promote the Shift app with​ these resources.

Current as at: Thursday 18 January 2024