The need for mental health literacy for supporting children
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are proposing the introduction of a new field of research and intervention on mental health literacy for supporting children. Since Mental Health First Aid Australia®’s co-founder Tony Jorm first coined the term back in 1997,...
City of Maroondah receives “Champion Community” status for mental health focus
Mental Health First Aid® Australia has recognised the City of Maroondah as a “Champion Community” for its commitment to improving the mental health and well-being of its population. This recognition is awarded to communities across Australia for developing mental...
Helping the fishing industry stay afloat amidst mental health crisis
A survey of the Australia’s commercial fishing industry has revealed it is in the midst of a mental health crisis, with fishers experiencing mental health problems at double the rate of the average population. The survey, conducted by Deakin University and the...
Statement from the Chair of Mental Health First Aid Australia, Krystian Seibert
The CEO of Mental Health First Aid Australia®, Shannon Anderson, has informed the Board of her intention to step down from the role. Since taking on the role in 2019, Shannon has led our organisation through a period of major transformation and growth. Much of this...
Course on Conversations about Non-Suicidal Self-Injury found safe, acceptable and effective
A course that teaches participants how to have conversations about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has been found to be safe, acceptable and effective. In a recently published paper, researchers from Mental Health First Aid® Australia and the University of Melbourne’s...
