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Mental Health First Aid International @MHFAIntl

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

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Today we launch our ‘Would you know what to say?’ campaign to raise awareness of the life-saving power of mental health first aid skills. We celebrate the crucial skills that Mental Health First Aiders bring to their communities. Learn more: mhfa.com.au/would-you-know-w… #WouldYouKnowWhatToSay
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Just like William, you don't have to be a health professional to learn life-saving skills. Become an MHFAider and help make every conversation matter: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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Are you an MHFAider, Instructor or provider? We'd love to hear your why! Visit: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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MHFAiders are from all walks of life – teachers, parents, coaches, managers, students, volunteers, veterans and the list goes on. They're making every conversation matter, and you can too! Find out more: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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"Helping others is helping ourselves." Flora became an MHFAider to support the people around her. She believes the practical tools help you stay open minded and feel confident in looking after others and yourself. Hear from more MHFAiders: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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"When things are going sideways, as life does, it's important to have someone to talk to." Darren works in mining and knows the difficulties many people face in the industry. He believes everyone in the industry should become an MHFAider to support their mates in tough times. Are you an MHFAider? Share your why and tag us, so we can grow circles of support around Australia. Visit: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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Mental health first aid is a necessary life-skill. Rather than us explain why, we asked our 1.5 million Mental Health First Aiders to share why they did the training and how it's changed lives: mhfa.com.au/our-why #MHFA25 #MyMHFAWhy
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“I am proud to be a Mental Health First Aider. As a pharmacist I know the real difference it makes.” The Hon @Emma4Dobell, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, shares a message to celebrate 25 years of MHFA. Join the campaign to get involved: mhfa.com.au/25-years-of-empo… #MHFA25, @healthgovau
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While the holiday period can be a time of joy and togetherness, it can also be a difficult time. Our Mental Health First Aiders share their top tips for supporting someone during this time of year. 👉 mhfa.com.au/7-ways-to-suppor… #MentalHealthFirstAid #MHFA
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Whether you’re a friend, relative, colleague or neighbour, there are steps you can take to create a safe environment for someone to talk about their mental health problems. mhfa.com.au/six-tips-to-keep… #mhfa #mentalhealthfirstaid
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Mental Health First Aid International welcomes the Australian Government’s response to its COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report, including an urgent commitment to tackle the pandemic’s continuing impact on youth mental health. Read our full response ➡️ mhfa.com.au/mhfai-welcomes-c…
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For #GambleAwareWeek this week, we spoke to Jennie O’Hara from Lifeline Central West about how the #GambleAware MHFA program is helping to change perspectives and create a more supportive and compassionate world for people experiencing gambling problems: mhfa.com.au/how-the-gambleaw…
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The veteran community has access to free mental health & suicide prevention training, thanks to a new Aus Gov-funded program. Sign up for free #MHFA & @LivingWorksAus training to help create circles of safety & support around veterans. Read more: mhfa.com.au/veteran-communit…
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This week is Veterans’ Health Week, and we’re so proud to officially launch Mental Health Protect – a free, fully funded mental health literacy and suicide prevention training program for the veteran community here in Australia. Learn more and enrol in training: mhfa.com.au/mental-health-pr… #MentalHealthProtect #PledgetoProtect #VeteranMentalHealth
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You never know when a conversation could be a turning point in someone's mental health journey. Make each conversation count this #WorldMentalHealthDay by pledging to be supportive, informed, and compassionate. 🗨️💚 Join us and make your pledge today: mhfa.com.au/would-you-know-w… How will you #MakeEveryConversationMatter?
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Toluwanimi Jewel is a doctor on a mission to make seeking help for mental ill-health as common as visiting the doctor for a physical injury or illness. Watch her story of how #MentalHealthFirstAid has helped to build her capacity to support others.
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For Danny, becoming a #MentalHealthFirstAider has helped to transform his approach to supporting the young scouts in his life. Watch Danny’s story to hear how being an MHFAider has made a difference.
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A few members of our leadership team visited Canberra last week to talk to key government 🤝🏛️ representatives about future plans for mental health first aid programs to support communities across Australia 🇦🇺.
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One night Namira, a university residential advisor and #MHFAider, took a call from a resident feeling sad and lonely. Using her #MentalHealthFirstAid skills, she guided the conversation, and two days later, he shared that the call inspired him to see his GP. Watch how Namira made a difference:
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As we prepare to launch our new Strategic Plan 2024–30, we are strengthening our commitment to advocacy in key areas. Read our full response to the Mental Health Report Card 2023: mhfa.com.au/mental-health-re… #mentalhealth #mentalhealthreportcard #MentalHealthAwareness #MHFA
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Celebrating #NAIDOC Week (7-14 July) with the theme 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud.' Join us in honouring the unyielding spirit of First Nations communities. Learn more: naidoc.org.au.
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