Sylvia Kauer investigated the efficacy of a self-monitoring mobile application on depressive symptoms in adolescents. Using structural equation modelling she found mobile phones increased emotional self-awareness which then decreased depressive symptoms. Her research suggests that self-monitoring applications should be considered for young people at risk of mental health problems. Sylvia greatly appreciates the support of Australian Rotary Health which funded her PhD through the Ian Scott Scholarship. Sylvia is now a PostDoc Research Fellow at the Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne on the LINK project, developing and evaluating a e-portal to facilitate help-seeking in young people.