Mental Health Training Essentials

10/07/2024

21/12/2023

“Safe Havens” provided by NSW Health, or similar services provided by community managed organisations (CMOs) are an invaluable option for people experiencing mental health distress and suicidal thoughts. Compared to a busy hospital emergency department they can offer a more calming, respectful a...

21/12/2023

“Safe Havens” provided by NSW Health, or similar services provided by community managed organisations (CMOs) are an invaluable option for people experiencing mental health distress and suicidal thoughts. Compared to a busy hospital emergency department they can offer a more calming, respectful and empathetic place for people in crisis to go for help.

Because these support services are provided by both NSW Health and CMO’s it can be hard to find your nearest service, BEING - Mental Health Consumers Ltd has created a single interactive map that brings them all together in place to make it easier for people to find a venue if they need one.

“Safe Havens” provided by NSW Health, or similar services provided by community managed organisations (CMOs) are an invaluable option for people experiencing mental health distress and suicidal thoughts. Compared to a busy hospital emergency department they can offer a more calming, respectful a...

12/12/2023

Thank you so much for the shout out and for regularly attending and contributing with your ideas and insights at the meetings this year.

It was wonderful to join the Hills Mental Health Interagency (HMHI) for their final meeting for 2023.

The HMHI began in 2012 with the aim of bringing together service providers as well as community groups for networking, information sharing and raising awareness of mental health issues and where to get help if needed in the general community.

This network was established when mental health was not talked about and resulted in not only starting important conversations but the establishment of charity groups in the Hills focused on mental health including the Positive Vibes Foundation and the Mind Connections Foundation.

The HMHI is currently led by Kylie Smith of Stride’s Safe Space and Tania Gutierrez of Mental Health Training Essentials. Both are passionate about mental health and improving outcomes for those experiencing mental health difficulties as well as connecting community. Thank you Kylie and Tania for the difference you are making in our community through your own jobs and through the HMHI👏

The HMHI has some exciting plans for 2024 and I can’t wait to see the network expand and what they collaboratively achieve in the next 12 months.

If you are interested in being part of the HMHI in 2024 or to keep up with the HMHI’s latest news and events make sure you follow them on LinkedIn using the following link

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hills-mental-health-interagency

Positive Vibes - The Hills Women's Shed
The Women’s Shed - Hills Shire
headspace Castle Hill
rez
SaintsCare
army rouse hill
Hills Rotaract Club, Inc
Hills Community Aid
Alex Hawke MP
Mark Hodges - Member for Castle Hill

12/12/2023

It was wonderful to join the Hills Mental Health Interagency (HMHI) for their final meeting for 2023.

The HMHI began in 2012 with the aim of bringing together service providers as well as community groups for networking, information sharing and raising awareness of mental health issues and where to get help if needed in the general community.

This network was established when mental health was not talked about and resulted in not only starting important conversations but the establishment of charity groups in the Hills focused on mental health including the Positive Vibes Foundation and the Mind Connections Foundation.

The HMHI is currently led by Kylie Smith of Stride’s Safe Space and Tania Gutierrez of Mental Health Training Essentials. Both are passionate about mental health and improving outcomes for those experiencing mental health difficulties as well as connecting community. Thank you Kylie and Tania for the difference you are making in our community through your own jobs and through the HMHI👏

The HMHI has some exciting plans for 2024 and I can’t wait to see the network expand and what they collaboratively achieve in the next 12 months.

If you are interested in being part of the HMHI in 2024 or to keep up with the HMHI’s latest news and events make sure you follow them on LinkedIn using the following link

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hills-mental-health-interagency

Positive Vibes - The Hills Women's Shed
The Women’s Shed - Hills Shire
headspace Castle Hill
rez
SaintsCare
army rouse hill
Hills Rotaract Club, Inc
Hills Community Aid
Alex Hawke MP
Mark Hodges - Member for Castle Hill

11/12/2023

Coles Quiet Hour has been expanded to 5 days a week 🛒

The low-sensory shopping experience is now available from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, Monday to Friday. During the hour, the store lights will be dimmed, music will be turned down low and register and scanner volumes will also be reduced.

Tap to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Rd91oT

Image via Coles

11/12/2023

☝🏼Start small.

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09/03/2023

Equip yourself, your staff or your volunteers with the skills to provide initial help to adults developing a mental health problem, experiencing the worsening of an existing mental health problem, or experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Book today https://bit.ly/Mhtestandardcourse and save. 10% early bird discount EXTENDED if you register by midnight 13th March 2023. Discount code: EARLYBIRD10

Tax deductible expense for businesses. Gain these vital skills and become a Mental Health First Aider.

💥UPCOMING 2 day (in person) course details below:💥
North Parramatta, NSW
Standard Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA™️)
Friday March 17th and Friday 24th 2023, 9.30am to 4.30pm (both days).
https://bit.ly/Mhtestandardcourse
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08/03/2023

If you are self-employed, you may relate to this article by Mental Health First Aid Australia.

In my experience, one of the benefits for self-employed people who learn STANDARD MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID® (MHFA™) is not just that they can learn to help others. Learning to recognise signs and symptoms of mental health problems and crises in ourselves and knowing about appropriate early interventions can help us mitigate the negative impact on our businesses, relationships and work/life balance.

If you are a small business owner in the Parramatta or The Hills area of NSW, or in a surrounding area, I would love to see you at the next public STANDARD MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID® (MHFA™) course that I will be delivering (17th and 24th of March 2023).

Link to Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/standard-mental-health-first-aid-mhfatm-course-registration-560067275297

OR send a DM for further details, and if you experiencing genuine financial hardship, let us know. Depending on places available, a further discount may be available and any details provided will be confidential.

Some helpful numbers if you need to reach out for support:
- Lifeline (Phone) 13 11 14
- Lifeline (SMS) 0477 131 114
- Mensline 1300 78 99 78
- Beyondblue 1300 22 4636

How The Self-Employed can Benefit from Mental Health Training Self-employment is becoming an increasingly popular option for Australian workers. According to a Global Data study, 2.2 million Australians were self-employed in 2021[1] – a 7.2% increase in self-employment from 2010. The reasons for c...

03/03/2023

EDIT: THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO LET US KNOW THAT THERE WERE ISSUES WITH THE ORIGINAL LINKS. Please use one of the following links instead of the ones in the original post :
https://bit.ly/Mhtestandardcourse
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../standard-mental-health...

and we have extended the 10% discount to apply until midnight 13th March 2023.
For anyone who shared the original post, thank you so much. If you don't mind sharing this correction as well, your support would be appreciated.

EDIT: THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO LET US KNOW THAT THERE WERE ISSUES WITH THE ORIGINAL LINKS. Please use one of the following links instead of the ones in the original post :
https://bit.ly/Mhtestandardcourse
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../standard-mental-health...

and we have extended the 10% discount to apply until midnight 13th March 2023.

For anyone who shared the original post, thank you so much. If you don't mind sharing this correction as well, your support would be appreciated.💫

(If you wish to book for 4 or more people contact us on support@mhte.com.au to enquire about a further discount)

Equip yourself, your staff or your volunteers with the skills to provide initial help to adults developing a mental health problem, experiencing the worsening of an existing mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Tania Gutierrez, a Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Principal Master), leads this 2 day course.

INCLUSIONS:
- Free Parking at Venue
- Course Materials
- Tea and Coffee
- Morning Tea
- Lunch

For more detailed information and for bookings:
https://shortest.link/j4Un

*Attendance on both days is required to obtain a MHFA Certificate of Completion and an optional post-course assessment can be completed to receive an Accredited MHFAider certificate, valid for 3 years.

Either way, you can be a Mental Health First Aider, helping to create mentally healthy spaces workplaces and communities.

02/03/2023

EDIT: THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO LET US KNOW THAT THERE WERE ISSUES WITH THE ORIGINAL LINKS. Please use one of the following links instead of the ones in the original post :
https://bit.ly/Mhtestandardcourse
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../standard-mental-health...

and we have extended the 10% discount to apply until midnight 13th March 2023.

For anyone who shared the original post, thank you so much. If you don't mind sharing this correction as well, your support would be appreciated.💫

(If you wish to book for 4 or more people contact us on support@mhte.com.au to enquire about a further discount)

Equip yourself, your staff or your volunteers with the skills to provide initial help to adults developing a mental health problem, experiencing the worsening of an existing mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Tania Gutierrez, a Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Principal Master), leads this 2 day course.

INCLUSIONS:
- Free Parking at Venue
- Course Materials
- Tea and Coffee
- Morning Tea
- Lunch

For more detailed information and for bookings:
https://shortest.link/j4Un

*Attendance on both days is required to obtain a MHFA Certificate of Completion and an optional post-course assessment can be completed to receive an Accredited MHFAider certificate, valid for 3 years.

Either way, you can be a Mental Health First Aider, helping to create mentally healthy spaces workplaces and communities.