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Unspoken clues someone might benefit from a mental health first aid conversation
The signs and symptoms that point to someone developing or experiencing a mental health problem are not always overt. There are usually subtle signs, clues or behavioural changes that can allude to a...
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What to do when a mental health conversation doesn’t go to plan
Holding a mental health conversation is a bit like learning to ride a bicycle. At first, you may need extra training to give you the skills you need. You may wobble just a little at your first...
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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...
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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...
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Planning a mental health first aid conversation
As a Mental Health First Aider™, you have learned the theory behind the importance of a mental health first aid conversation. Now you have the skills to recognise the early warning signs and symptoms...
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There’s no limit to the number of stressors young people, and students specifically, take on as they move through, and into, new phases of their life. PhD researchers from the University of Calgary...
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How do I speak to my child about suicide?
Providing children with accurate, age-appropriate information about suicide in an open and safe environment. Broaching the topic of suicide with your children is undeniably challenging. On average in...
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How to help a tertiary student who isn’t coping
Stress is a common and natural response to challenging situations or environments. It has both a mental and a physical component and we often notice it both in our bodily responses, and the way we...
View ArticleSupporting the mental health of LGBTIQA+ people
Addressing the unique challenges and diverse experiences within the LGBTIQA+ community is crucial to fostering environments where individuals can feel safe, welcome and acknowledged....
View ArticleNavigating misconceptions in mental health conversations
Understanding mental health is a journey, and the conversations we have play a significant role in shaping how others perceive and navigate it. As discussions about mental health are becoming...
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