The science
behind Mello.
Ever find yourself trapped in a cycle of repetitive thoughts, worrying endlessly about things beyond your control, or dwelling on things you wish you could change?
This is called stuck thinking.
We all do it, but when we spend too much time going over and over negative thoughts in our mind, it can leave us feeling anxious and down.
How does Mello help?
Mello is your comprehensive toolkit for stuck thinking, designed to help young minds recognise unhelpful thinking patterns, get help with them in the moment and skills to better manage them over time.
Mello was developed through research into repetitive negative thinking, behaviour change and emotional wellbeing. It brings together practical tools and activities designed to help you get out of your head and on with your day.
The tools and techniques in Mello aren’t the generic exercises you’ve done in a lot of wellness apps. They were created by psychologists and young people so we know they fit into everyday life.
The evidence.
Mello is not only based on science, it’s also backed by science.
The research areas that informed Mello are widely explored across contemporary research approaches+, including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Meta-cognitive therapy (MCT)
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
We’ve also completed a landmark study conducted by Orygen Digital and the University of Melbourne found that after using Mello for six weeks:
83% of users reported a reduction in stuck thinking
79% of users experienced decreased low mood
61% of users felt more confident managing negative thoughts