IM ANXIOUS RIGHT NOW!

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKERS

HOW DO WE SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS?

• Recovery is an individual and personal journey that is different for everyone
• Work with people's strengths/encourage personal responsibility
• Support people to achieve their goals
• Encourage natural supports
• Past coping strategies 'how have you got through the tough times in the past'?

BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY WE ENCOURAGE

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate 1V Mental Health
• Mental Health First Aid
• First Aid & CPR
• Blue/Yellow Card

COOL WEBSITES

• www.headspace.org.au
• www.headroom.net.au
• www.beyondblue.org.au
• Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
• www.solas.org.au

ANY QUESTIONS??