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TIPS FOR CONVERSATIONS AROUND SUICIDE Conversations around suicide can be difficult.  It can be hard to know what to say, do, or how to help someone experiencing suicidal thoughts or someone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Often not knowing what to say, leads us to saying nothing. But conversations around suicide areRead more

CHRISTMAS SELF-CARE   Christmas can be a very stressful time, especially after the ups and downs of 2020 and especially if someone in your family lives with mental illness. So, we have put together our top tips for taking the stress out Christmas. Make sure you fill your cup! As Christmas approaches, many of usRead more

JENNY CRAMER FINALIST FOR EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE AWARD AT THE WA MENTAL HEALTH AWARDS 2020   Jenny (Jennifer) Cramer has become a finalist for a WA Mental Health Award under the category “Mental Health Employee Volunteer Excellence”. Jenny has been working for HelpingMinds^® as a Carer Advocate for 7 years. The key objective of her roleRead more

2020 NAIDOC WEEK ARTWORK BY JARRED FRANEY, IRRETYE ART, and LALIN MANADO   Words by artist and HelpingMinds^® Aboriginal Engagement Officer,  Jarred Franey, Irretye Art The artwork was designed to represent HelpingMinds’ values – Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, Respect and the 2020 NAIDOC theme – Always Was, Always Will Be. The centre of the designRead more

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020: CONVERSATIONS AROUND SUICIDE Mental Health Week 2020 occurs from Saturday 10 October to Saturday 17 October 2020. Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness about mental health and to increase the mental wellbeing in WA communities. This year, we have decided to put together some practical tips about how to helpRead more

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020: HOW TO HELP SOMEONE IN DISTRESS Mental Health Week 2020 occurs from Saturday 10 October to Saturday 17 October 2020. Mental Health Week aims to raise awareness about mental health and to increase the mental wellbeing in WA communities. This year, we have decided to put together some practical tips aboutRead more

CARERS WEEK 2020: WHAT IS CARER COUNSELLING? Carers Week 2020 occurs from Sunday 11th October to Saturday 17th October 2020. Carers Week is Australia’s annual celebration of carers and aims to raise awareness of carers, the caring role and relationships, and carer supports and services. In this blog post we explain what exactly carer counsellingRead more

CARERS WEEK 2020: WHY CARER COUNSELLING IS VITAL Carers Week 2020 occurs from Sunday 11th October to Saturday 17th October 2020. Carers Week is Australia’s annual celebration of carers and aims to raise awareness of carers, the caring role and relationships, and carer supports and services. In this blog post we are highlighting our carerRead more

PAID PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE   The Mental Health Commission has engaged YACWA to consult with young people about current and future priorities in mental health and AOD services. All young people who participate in a forum or interview will be paid $35 per hour in vouchers to thank them for their time. How canRead more

There’s more to say after “R U OK?” R U OK? has become a well-known phrase in our community. We know that the willingness to have a conversation could save a life. But, what do you say when someone responds “Actually, I am not so good”. It’s common to be stumped by this response andRead more