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23.01.2022 Nikita was lucky enough to spend the last 2 days with this awesome bunch of people learning all about Youth Mental Health First Aid. Thanks to Warrnambool Physiotherapy Centre for hosting us! #mentalhealthmatters
22.01.2022 Why would you complete a Mental Health First Aid course?
20.01.2022 Hey you! Do you and some friends want to host a Youth Mental Health First Aid course for FREE? You could be a group of friends, family, work colleagues, sporting club members etc. The more diverse the group, the better! If you’re interested in learning more about mental health please read on I'm looking for a group of adults (18+) that are interested in hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid at their house.... The ask... 1. Provide the venue (open plan lounge room with a TV that can connect to a laptop) 2. Find 6-10 friends that are interested in attending 3. Live in or close to Camperdown/Warrnambool Victoria 4. Purchase your own text books In return, you and your friends get to attend the course for FREE (course is valued at $300+ per person) I am trialing a new way of delivering YMHFA in homes and also need to get some courses in to keep my accreditation valid. The course can be run over 2 days or 4 shorter sessions. These sessions would need to be weekends or evenings. Due to the current climate, it is now, more than ever, important that we know how to recognise signs and symptoms of mental illness and feel confident in being able to have tough conversations - this is what you will learn in a YMHFA course! If you’re interested, please send me a message to discuss further. Course will be held December-March. Obviously dependent on Covid-19 restrictions. For more info on the course please visit https://mhfa.com.au/cms/youth-course-information See more
20.01.2022 Everyone has a role to play in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health Want to find out more and increase your knowledge? Come along to our Youth Mental Health First Aid course in December !
18.01.2022 Mental Health First Aid Australia have developed a resource based on their trauma guidelines, with specific information so that members of the public have a quick reference to support each other during and after this bushfire crisis. Please spread the below link with anyone you feel may benefit. http://bit.ly/bushfire_guidelines
14.01.2022 What a wonderful, well needed and innovative initiative A new text helpline by Lifeline is reaching young people aged under 25 at risk of suicide at an unprecedented rate, with four times more texting a counsellor compared to calling. To access the service, text 0477 13 11 14 (available 6pm - midnight AEST, seven days a week)
12.01.2022 All set for our 2 day Youth Mental Health First Aid course on Monday - with a sneaky treat for all participants from Little Bikkie
12.01.2022 2020 - a year we will never forget. This page has been very quiet this year - we have taken some well needed time out and welcomed our 2nd baby boy, Van Lucas, in February During this uncertain time with Covid-19 - we have all learnt many things - and I believe, one of the most fundamental things we need to continue to prioritise is our mental health.... I am on maternity leave until September 2020, from then we will return with our Youth Mental Health First Aid courses, including some exciting news of in-home sessions (more to come on that soon). We will also be running a refresher course for those needing to update their qualification before the end of the year. More soon - Stay safe everyone See more
11.01.2022 Do you want to know more about Teen Mental Health? Here is an online, 50 minute FREE presentation that you can watch from the comfort of your own home. Great information for parents and schools, as well as anyone interested in Mental Health. https://pd.generationnext.com.au//navigating-teen-mental-h Navigating Teen Mental Health... Participants will gain an insight into mental illness from a lived experience perspective; skills to recognise signs of mental illness and strategies for having a meaningful conversation if you are worried about a young person’s mental health. 1 in 5 young people experience an episode of depression before age 18 Let’s make a change We are driven by supporting a brighter future for young people by enabling everyone to better understand, manage and treat mental illness As the age group least likely to seek help when dealing with worries, concerns and unhelpful thoughts, teens are at prime risk when it comes to mental health issues. During adolescence, 50% of mental health issues emerge and these can have lifelong consequences. Being able to identify issues and intervene early on is critical. Shannai will share her personal experience living with depression, anxiety and PTSD as a teenager to equip you as teachers with the knowledge and tools to identify and support young people! **Recognise the signs and symptoms of Mental Illness in young people **Identify ways to have a meaningful conversation if you are worried about a young person’s mental health **Find tools and resources to support a Mentally Healthy School Environment Available online for FREE until October 31st 2020 https://pd.generationnext.com.au//navigating-teen-mental-h
07.01.2022 Are you wanting to learn more about youth mental health? We have just had 1 spot open up for our course in December. If you would like to attend, please contact us ASAP. Nikita won't be running another course until late 2020 due to maternity leave.
06.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day , a national day of action that continues to be an important and influential way to raise awareness around mental health. This year’s campai...gn focusses on encouraging people to Trust the Signs that someone could be struggling with life. It’s about empowering people to feel confident enough to start a conversation. Understanding how to talk about mental health is an important skill. Many people feel uncomfortable and unprepared and this can mean the conversation never starts at all. Mental Health First Aid courses teach people the skills to feel confident about what to do next if someone says No-I’m not okay. At an MHFA course, you will learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems or a crisis such as thoughts of suicide. You’ll gain the confidence to give the most effective support you can and when and how to access professional help. You’ll also learn about the sorts of treatments which have been shown by research to be the most effective, and how to access these. We agree that a conversation could change a life and we think that learning the right skills can make the difference. If you’d like to learn the skills to have that conversation on R U OK? day or any other day, visit https://mhfa.com.au/ #ruok #ruokday #trustthesigns #RUOK2019 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
06.01.2022 Our colleagues over at The University of Melbourne have put together a tip sheet for COVID-19 and teen mental health. A great resource for those working or living with teenagers. #mhfa #unimelb #teenmhfa #mentalhealth #youthwork #covid19 https://mhfa.com.au//tips_for_mh_during_covid_19_v4_mhfa.p
06.01.2022 Hey! Do you and some friends want to attend a Youth Mental Health First Aid course for FREE? You could be friends, family, work colleagues, sporting club members etc. The more diverse the group, the better! If you’re interested in learning more about mental health please read on I'm looking for a group of adults (18+) that are interested in hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid at their house.... The ask... 1. Provide the venue (open plan lounge room with a TV that can connect to a laptop) 2. Find 6-10 friends that are interested in attending 3. Live in Camperdown, Victoria 4. Purchase your own text books In return, you and your friends get to attend the course for FREE (course is valued at $300+ per person) I am trialing a new way of delivering YMHFA in homes and also need to get some courses in to keep my accreditation valid. The course can be run over 2 days or 4 shorter sessions. These sessions would need to be weekends or evenings. Due to the current climate, it is now, more than ever, important that we know how to recognise signs and symptoms of mental illness and feel confident in being able to have tough conversations - this is what you will learn in a YMHFA course! If you’re interested, please send me a message to discuss further. Course will be held late October-December. Obviously dependent on Covid-19 restrictions. For more info on the course please visit https://mhfa.com.au/cms/youth-course-information See more
03.01.2022 Warrnambool - we have a 2-day YMHFA course coming to you in December! Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th December 9am-4.30pm at the conference room at Warrnambool Physiotherapy Centre. See flyer below for further details. **We encourage booking ASAP, as spaces are limited**
01.01.2022 What a fantastic initiative So great to see someone addressing health literacy and ensuring rural men understand the key messages around mental health Likening mental health to bogged farm machinery - so good!
01.01.2022 And this, this is why I am so passionate about teaching MHFA to our community! I am currently in the process of organising some FREE training my way of giving back to our wonderful community. If you’d love to attend please get in touch! If you have the time, click on the link to find out a bit about Mental Health First Aid. If your colleague falls over and breaks their arm, they probably won't feel weird about asking you to help them. But if they're feeling depressed or... suicidal, they might not feel able to ask for assistance. The course teaches you to be the one who starts the conversation with someone you think might be a risk to themselves, so they don't have to be the one who reaches out.... ...What happens when they're not OK The idea of asking someone if they're feeling depressed or anxious or suicidal is intimidating. Sure, we all know from RUOK Day that we should ask people if they're OK, but what if they say no? What then? Or what if they say they are OK and you're pretty sure they're not really. The course can't teach you to spot a lie or make someone talk to you who doesn't want to, but it gives you insight into what to look for, ways around a difficult conversation, and provides you with enough knowledge to be able to tell someone what they might be able to access services in your state, how to ask about mental health with a GP, for example. See more
