Mental Health First Aid teaches community members how to identify and help others with mental health problems or experiencing a mental health crisis. #mhfa

Melbourne, Australia
Joined May 2011
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Learned so much in the Mental Health First Aid Training workshop! Such a fantastic program and learned so much on mental health conditions, resources available and developing a mental health first aid action plan! @MHFA_Australia @UNSWoptomvsci
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
The inaugural International Mental Health First Aid Research Summit is officially underway 🙌 Looking forward to hearing about the fascinating research investigating #MHFA across the globe 🌎 @Claire_MHFA @Amy_J_Morgan
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You might not understand what they're going through. But you can show them you care by being there when times get tough. Find tips on how you can support others at bit.ly/2ZcG05n
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
Young people won’t always tell us they need support, so it’s up to us to make asking how they’re really going and knowing how to support them an everyday part of our relationships. To learn more and find out how you can support young people, visit bit.ly/3RYBSwb
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
"Giving yourself permission to attend to your needs also sets the example for those who rely on you for your support to do the same." Great article from @MHFA_Australia on Self-Care when Helping Others community.mhfa.com.au/self-c…
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
Finished my @MHFA_Australia training @Flinders today. Tiring, but absolutely worth it. Next up: Accreditation!
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
.@MHFA_Australia is working to improve the Mental Health outcomes of every Australian, using evidence-based early intervention training to achieve widespread and long-term community change. Find out more 👉 hubs.li/Q01qX9dL0
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
“I don’t know whether I can turn around or not.. I certainly haven’t given up But how we set our youngsters up for the best possible life they can have, that’s very important to me” Magda’s Big National Health Check TONIGHT @ABCTV 8.30pm ⁦@ABCiview⁩ theguardian.com/tv-and-radio…
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
Rural & remote communities face a unique set of mental health challenges compared to their urban counterparts. Research has shown that people in those communities experience poorer #mentalhealth outcomes & are at greater risk of suicide. ⬇️@MHFA_Australia hubs.li/Q01qX2Yc0
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
We are going live tomorrow with @Claire_MHFA from @MHFA_Australia to discuss the importance of organizations in fostering workplace #MentalWellness. Join us on LinkedIn Live & learn how you can advocate for someone struggling with #MentalHealth. ⬇️ ow.ly/pR5Q50LaEpa
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
Starting my journey as mental health first aider @WEHI_research 🧡 Grateful for the opportunity to learn about how our minds and bodies work and how I can approach, asses and assist with any situation that might occur at work 🥀 @MHFA_Australia #Mentalhealth #firstaid
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It's a full house to hear Dr Kathy Bond from @MHFA_Australia on the development of the mental health first aid Gambling course, which also happens to be her 10 year MHFA anniversary 🎉 #TheMHS2022
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I'm very proud to be a Mental Health First Aider #WorldMentalHealthDay @MHFA_Australia Ups and Downs | For Anyone For Everyone youtu.be/TLoF9p88ZHg via @YouTube
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
Today is World Mental Health Day. You can be trained to help colleagues or friends in a time of need by Listening, Connecting & Supporting. Join our network @MHFA_Australia #MentalHealthFirstAid. @UofA_SET @asps_ozplants @SoBSPA tinyurl.com/2t8rbsdt
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
All employees want to make it clear where the line is between work life and home life. But good mental health doesn’t start and stop from 9 to 5. Learn how @MHFA_Australia is helping workplaces like @Lendlease embrace positive mental health. ⬇️ hubs.li/Q01npN9H0
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
So excited to be joining the Centre for Mental Health @unimelbMSPGH next week as a Research Fellow(!) 😱 I'll be working with @Laura_M_Hart, @Amy_J_Morgan & Prof Tony Jorm to develop a measure of child mental health literacy to examine the impact of @MHFA_Australia programs🎉
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
Bring it on fellas! I am now a Mental Health First Aider accredited by @MHFA_Australia. Keep your mental health in check, and value your mental health. Just letting y'll know that I am happy to help!
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Nathan T W Smith
@ntwsmith19 Sep 2022
Happy to say that I have passed the accreditation requirements to be a Youth Mental Health First Aider. A fantastic course, by a great instructor @DonnaRedman01 @MHFA_Australia
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
Do you have the ability and confidence to help someone in a mental health crisis? Lifeline WA will be delivering a 2-day @MHFA_Australia workshop on Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th October 2022. Book your place today 🔗 bit.ly/3TKhBMw
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Mental Health First Aid International retweeted
Farmers are being invited to become mental health first aiders through a free training opportunity with the @NSWfarmsafety Advisory Program 👉thefarmermagazine.com.au/bec… @MHFA_Australia
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