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Happy Anniversary: 45 Years of HelpingMinds HelpingMinds is celebrating 45 Years this 2021. Our journey began on July 20, 1976 in a meeting room in Subiaco where around 70 people met to discuss caring for people living with a mental illness. Ms Jean Meharry, the secretary of the Mental Health Association led the informal talksRead more

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 say nothing. But conversations around suicide areRead more

CHRISTMAS SELF-CARE   Practice self care this Christmas! The Holiday season can be a very stressful time, especially after the ups and downs of 2022 and especially if someone in your family lives with mental illness. So, we have put together our top tips for taking the stress out of Christmas. Make sure you fillRead 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

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

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

HelpingMinds® is now an Accredited NSQHS Mental Health Organisation We are very excited to announce that we are now an Accredited NSQHS mental health organisation! This year HelpingMinds® successfully met the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. What this means for you is that you can trust HelpingMinds® to provide safe, high-quality careRead more

National Reconciliation Week 2020 ‘In This Together’ is the theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week (NRW). This could not have been foreseen when it was announced last year, but it reminds us that whether we are in a crisis or in reconciliation, we are all in this together. We all have a role toRead more