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Providing mental health first aid early can assist workers in returning to their usual performance quickly and avoid the problem worsening or a crisis emerging.
About
It is estimated that almost half of all Australians will experience the symptoms of a mental illness at some stage in their lifetime. It doesn’t discriminate, potentially affecting anyone at any time in their life, and can be reinforced by a lack of understanding and stigmatising attitudes.
Evidence shows that early intervention is the key to better outcomes. Being equipped to recognise the signs and symptoms of poor mental health in those around us will result in positive outcomes for the whole community.
Talk Mental Health has been established to provide community groups and workplaces with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support a friend, family member or co-worker who is experiencing a mental health problem. Through quality, evidence-based education we aim to actively increase understanding and reduce stigma to reduce the impact of poor mental health.
Mental ill health costs Australian workplaces $4.7 billion in absenteeism, $1.6 billion in presenteeism and $146 million in compensation claims per year.
Ninety-one per cent of employees believe mental health in the workplace is important. 3
3 TNS (2014). State of Workplace Mental Health in Australia.
Over 800,000 people across Australia have now been trained in Mental Health First Aid. Be One of the Million.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AUSTRALIA
Learn the skills. Make a difference.
Understanding how to talk about mental health and help someone in need is an important skill. Many people feel uncomfortable and unprepared when thinking about starting a conversation with someone they are concerned about.
Mental Health First Aid courses teach people the skills to feel confident about what to do when they are concerned that someone they care about may have a mental health problem.
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.
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Lead Instructor – Diana Mills
Diana Mills is a trained Mental Health First Aid Instructor, specially accredited to deliver a range of engaging and interactive mental health education programs. She has a personal passion for mental health, having supported many friends, family and work associates through tough periods in their life.
As a small business owner and qualified lawyer, Diana has a unique understanding of the stresses involved with working in high pressure workplaces. An Adjunct Lecturer at the NSW College of Law, Diana teaches specialist mental health and wellbeing courses for early career lawyers.
Diana became a Mental Health First Aid Instructor after seeing first-hand the positive impact it can have on individuals and workplaces. Her empathetic and evidence-based approach makes her an ideal presenter for community groups, small to medium enterprise and corporate workplaces.
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What Our Students Say
“Diana, thank you for a wonderful 2 day course. You created a professional yet friendly and inclusive environment. Your delivery of a huge amount of content was never rushed and always easy to follow and understand. You engaged all the people in the course and listened and encouraged feedback from everyone. You made the course enjoyable and very informative.”
“Thank you Diana. You are not only a great instructor but took such care to everyone in the room making everyone feel comfortable to participate and ask questions. Thank you!”
“Diana was a fantastic instructor. Explanations were clear and she was easy to talk to. Wonderful course and few days. Diana made it as comfortable as possible for people who might have been struggling with the material. “
Become a Mental Health First Aider Today
Our courses are designed to suit both individuals and organisations. View our upcoming courses or if you can’t find what you are looking for, jump over to our contact us page and submit an enquiry or visit MHFA and search for Diana Mills.