Have you ever wondered what Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is? In this episode, Sarah and Bassmah (who have completed MHFA training) speak to Roisin Trainor, the Health Promotion Coordinator at UNSW and a registered MHFA instructor.

Roisin breaks down what MHFA training involves and its importance in a university context. We give you a sneak peek into the content and skills you will learn as well as how you can sign up (for free!). Other than this, great tips and advice were shared about how we can approach, help and guide people around us who may be struggling with mental illness.

Resources and information discussed during the episode:

Student Minds UNSW - The student voice on mental health, opening minds, creating understanding and connecting students with resources to thrive. They are an outreach program driven by students and supported by UNSW’s Health Promotion Unit:

FB - https://www.facebook.com/studentmindsunsw/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studentmindsunsw/?hl=en

Newsletter Subscription - https://unsw.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b36bcef739ed255d98d2c48ed&id=c7069c6cfc

Volunteer Sign-up - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3GSdGvT4Bw-RxDlhZtTGjSywAo0gm7Ss-kgXj7o6TBiQ2-w/viewform

Student Wellbeing & Health UNSW - A page where you can find support if you need help with your personal life, getting your academic success on track or just want to know how to stay safe:

https://student.unsw.edu.au/wellbeing

This Way Up - Online courses & tools for your mental health:

https://thiswayup.org.au/

Mental health support and resources:

UNSW Psychology & Wellness - Free face-to-face counselling sessions and confidential telehealth for all UNSW students:

https://student.unsw.edu.au/counselling

Lifeline Australia - 24/7 online chat and telephone support line:

13 11 14

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Beyond Blue - free online resources:

1300 22 4636

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

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Intro and outro music: My Love by Tricky Diesel

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tricky_Diesel/Give_Me_a_Beat/My_Love