Lyndel’s Story
“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...
Chris’s story
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....
A quiet revolution in mental health early intervention and prevention
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...
Abbie’s Story
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...
