Digital wellbeing matters. But it's not the whole picture.

Not necessarily. The impact of screentime depends on how technology is being used and whether it's affecting areas such as sleep, work, relationships, physical health, or emotional wellbeing.

Scrolling can become an automatic habit. It may also be a way of coping with stress, boredom, loneliness, anxiety, or mental fatigue. Understanding the reason behind the behaviour is often more helpful than focusing on willpower alone.

App limits can be useful tools, but they don't always address the underlying reasons people turn to their devices. Long-term change often involves understanding habits, emotions, routines, and lifestyle factors.

Alternatives might include exercise, hobbies, social activities, mindfulness practices, reading, spending time outdoors, or anything that helps you feel engaged, rested, or connected.

If digital habits are affecting your mental health, relationships, work, study, sleep, or daily functioning, speaking with a mental health professional may help you better understand what's contributing to the behaviour and identify practical strategies for change.

Talked is an accredited online therapy platform, that is proudly Australian owned and operated.

We connect you with qualified psychologists with no wait times, make booking easy, and help you claim your rebates. All from the comfort of your home.

All our psychologists are fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have experience in providing online therapy. We have a wide range of psychologists across Australia with different areas of expertise, so you can find the right one for you.

The therapists on Talked are qualified Australian therapists consisting of General Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Every therapist is vetted and registered with a peak governing body that imposes a strict code of ethics and standards.

Yes, you can choose your own therapist or use our matching tool to find one that suits your needs. You can also book a free 15-minute consultation to make sure it’s the right fit before starting therapy.

If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, that’s completely okay. You can easily switch psychologists at any time until you find someone who feels comfortable for you

Yes, with a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP you can claim a Medicare rebate of up to $145.25 per session with a registered psychologist on Talked.

We will handle this for you once you've booked a session.

Yes, Talked is an Australian, accredited mental health service, with our team based in Melbourne.