Cecilia’s story

by MHFA Communications | Jun 28, 2024 | Article

Putting your own mental health ‘mask’ on before helping others Cecilia’s mental health story began when she was just 12 years old, although like many others didn’t realise it at the time. It wasn’t until she was 16 that she sensed something wasn’t quite right....

Kellie’s Story

by MHFA Communications | Jun 27, 2024 | Article

A conversation that changed a life   When Kellie’s housemate came home from work one day, she noticed their behaviour seemed off. As a trained Mental Health First Aider, Kellie could recognise that something wasn’t right.   That night, when she noticed her housemate’s...

Leesa’s Story

by Toby Davis | Dec 7, 2023 | Article

Leesa has been part of the Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider) Network since completing her training in 2021. Despite her role in sales and customer service, Leesa’s true passion lies in mental health advocacy.  Having personally experienced depression and...

Jill’s Story

by MHFA Communications | Dec 7, 2023 | Article

Jill Reid is a seasoned nurse and mental health educator and Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor.  Since becoming an Instructor, Jill has seen first-hand the impact that mental health literacy skills can have on the healthcare sector and communities more...

Jackie’s Story

by Spencer Lai | Dec 7, 2023 | Article

Jackie is an active member of the Mental Health First Aider Network. With a lived experience of an anxiety disorder, and a history of mental illness in her family, reflecting on her journey, Jackie remembers the scarcity of resources growing up, and her personal quest...

Harriet’s Story

by MHFA Communications | Dec 1, 2023 | Article

In August 2020, Harriet joined Breakthrough, Australia’s only dedicated mental health research foundation, focused on raising funds to invest in life-changing mental health research. “I loved working [there], I learned so much about mental health, [and] the need for...