Six tips to keep someone comfortable in a mental health conversation
When it comes to supporting someone going through a difficult time, preparing for the conversation can help you feel confident in your approach. But what about once someone has opened up? How do we keep the conversation going and help them feel comfortable with the...
Waverley College leads the way with all staff trained as Youth MHFAiders
Waverley College in New South Wales is one of the first schools in Australia to train all their staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). ‘We saw a need,’ said James Horrocks, Head of Student Wellbeing at Waverley College. ‘What we were noticing throughout the...
Toluwanimi Jewel’s story
A few years ago, Toluwanimi Jewel, a doctor with years of clinical experience, noticed that one of her managers at work had been acting out of character for a few weeks. ‘I noticed that this particular person was withdrawn. They had become absent minded, staring into...
How the GambleAware MHFA program is shifting perspectives in NSW
In partnership with the NSW Office for Responsible Gambling, Mental Health First Aid International is currently delivering Conversations about Gambling and Talking about Gambling for free to NSW residents and communities as part of the state’s GambleAware program. ...
Veteran community to benefit from free mental health and suicide prevention training
Veterans and their families have access to free mental health literacy and suicide prevention training, thanks to an Australian Government-funded initiative launched today by leading health promotion charity Mental Health First Aid Australia. Announcing the official...
