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Asking “Are you OK?” can start an important conversation. But what happens when someone tells you they’re not? Learn how listening, providing support and checking in can make a real difference.
Thursday 10 September is R U OK?Day, a national day of action that reminds Australians that a conversation can make a difference when someone is struggling. But the message behind R U OK?Day goes well beyond a single day. “Ask R U OK? Any Day” encourages us to stay connected with the people around us and make asking, listening and checking in part of our everyday relationships. And that raises an important question. What happens when you ask someone, “Are you OK?” and they te
Paul Kelman
Sep 16 min read
Does Mental Health First Aid® Really Work?
The evidence says yes. Here's what research involving nearly 6,000 participants tells us. Many people ask an important question before enrolling in a Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA®) course: "Does it actually work?" It's a fair question. While the idea of learning how to support someone experiencing a mental health problem sounds valuable, many people want to know whether the training leads to real improvements—not just in knowledge, but in confidence and helping behaviour. T
Paul Kelman
Aug 34 min read
What is Mental Health First Aid
How learning a few simple skills could help you make a real difference. Imagine if someone close to you—a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour—was struggling with their mental health. Would you know what to say? Would you feel confident enough to start a conversation? Many of us learn physical first aid so we know what to do if someone has a heart attack or breaks a bone. But when it comes to mental health, many people aren't sure how to recognise the signs or offer
Paul Kelman
Jun 284 min read
Asking “Are you OK?” can start an important conversation. But what happens when someone tells you they’re not? Learn how listening, providing support and checking in can make a real difference.
Thursday 10 September is R U OK?Day, a national day of action that reminds Australians that a conversation can make a difference when someone is struggling. But the message behind R U OK?Day goes well beyond a single day. “Ask R U OK? Any Day” encourages us to stay connected with the people around us and make asking, listening and checking in part of our everyday relationships. And that raises an important question. What happens when you ask someone, “Are you OK?” and they te
Paul Kelman
Sep 16 min read
Does Mental Health First Aid® Really Work?
The evidence says yes. Here's what research involving nearly 6,000 participants tells us. Many people ask an important question before enrolling in a Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA®) course: "Does it actually work?" It's a fair question. While the idea of learning how to support someone experiencing a mental health problem sounds valuable, many people want to know whether the training leads to real improvements—not just in knowledge, but in confidence and helping behaviour. T
Paul Kelman
Aug 34 min read
What is Mental Health First Aid
How learning a few simple skills could help you make a real difference. Imagine if someone close to you—a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour—was struggling with their mental health. Would you know what to say? Would you feel confident enough to start a conversation? Many of us learn physical first aid so we know what to do if someone has a heart attack or breaks a bone. But when it comes to mental health, many people aren't sure how to recognise the signs or offer
Paul Kelman
Jun 284 min read
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