Someone I’m concerned about doesn’t want my help. What now?
Wanting to help someone can have powerful, positive consequences. Reaching out to a friend, family member or colleague at work can let that person know they have a support network. It can act as a timely reminder they are not alone, especially during moments of high...
Supporting older men with mental health conversations
Supporting older men through mental health conversations Never discount the impact changes in life or lifestyle can have on a person’s mental health. Ageing is a time when changes to the body, mind and lifestyle can have a significant impact. For many older people,...
Supporting someone with bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a serious long-term mental illness that can significantly impact all aspects of a person’s life. It is characterised by episodes of depression (severe low mood) and mania (extremely high and euphoric mood) affecting a person’s emotions, thinking...
Hawthorn Amateur Football Club – Wings program – Soaring above with positive mental health and Mental Health First Aid
Clubs are often institutions that knit communities together. They provide a meeting place and connect people through shared interests and values. They can also serve as an accessible hub for community wellbeing initiatives, and a means of reaching people who need...
CQUniversity Student Residences – Creating a safe, caring and supportive home away from home
Central Queensland University’s (CQUniversity) Student Residences team is leading the charge for mental health across their Mackay and North Rockhampton Residential Colleges on campus. Their whole team has been trained in Mental Health First Aid® to ensure the...
