Welcome to the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) blog. Here we share MHFA-related news, stories from our MHFA Instructors and MHFA course participants, and more. We welcome your comments and feedback.
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By Associate Professor Jane Burns, CEO, Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre Associate Professor Jane Burns is the Chief Executive Officer of the Young and Well CRC (YAW-CRC). The establishment of the CRC is a culmination of Jane’s work in … Continue reading →
Mental Health First Aid Australia and Lifeline are fortunate to be the beneficiaries of the 2013 week-long Black Dog Ride to Australia’s Red Centre. Black Dog Ride began in 2009 as one man’s ride to raise awareness of depression. This … Continue reading →
Last year, in 2012, we launched the inaugural Mental Health First Aid Australia Awards to showcase the inspiring commitment and achievements of those involved in conducting MHFA courses across Australia. The Awards acknowledge personal commitment and dedication of MHFA Instructors, … Continue reading →
On January 16th 2013, President Barack Obama announced his “Now Is the Time” plan, which put forward a new series of executive actions and legislative proposals to help curb gun violence. The plan includes several mental health proposals focused on recognising and … Continue reading →
Exhausted? Tired? Stressed at work? Weary? Run down? Irritable? Not sleeping well? Feeling helpless? Hopeless? Apathetic? Annoyed with your colleagues? Feeling like you can’t cope? Out-of-steam? Worn down? Worn out? Frazzled? Unable to handle the pressures at work? You might … Continue reading →