Healing through connection and culture Margaret Saunders (nee Grant) is a proud and respected descendant of the Wongaibon people of the Bogan River from the Wiradjuri Nation. As a Principal Master MHFA Licensed Instructor, trainer and assessor, and a deeply committed...
“Everything just clicked”: Putting mental health first aid into practice When Lyndel first came face to face with suicide, she was still in high school. “It was the late eighties, and no one talked about mental health – especially suicide,” she said, “People called it...
Finding purpose, giving back, and helping others do the same Chris Morgan knows what it means to feel like the odd one out. An Olympic rower, coach, software engineer and volunteer surf lifesaver, Chris grew up without the language to describe being neurodivergent....
In 1997, a quiet dog walk through the Canberra suburb of Weetangera became the setting for a conversation that would spark one of Australia’s most significant mental health programs, and one of our biggest mental health exports. Mental Health First Aid, now a...
In a world where social connections can sometimes feel fleeting, Abbie Williams has dedicated her last 10 years to engaging in – and teaching others to have – open, supportive conversations for those facing mental health problems. As the CEO and founder of Letters of...
Return to homepage Mental Health First Aid Stories Learn about the real stories behind mental health first aid conversations from the people who are having them. What Are Mental Health First Aid Stories? Mental illness does not discriminate and those affected come...
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