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13YARN: culturally safe crisis support

16 June 2022

People in crisis are already under great pressure. Not only are their emotions and thoughts in turmoil, they’re likely to be suffering physical symptoms as well. Reaching out via a crisis line may ...

Mythbusting on World No Tobacco Day

31 May 2022

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance — so addictive, in fact, that use of quit-smoking aids such as patches or gum can cause an addiction. It’s no wonder, then, that people who are coping with ...

IDAHOBIT: What it takes to be an LGBTQIA+ ally

17 May 2022

At MHV we know people’s identities and life experiences — including their sexual orientation and gender identity — can impact their mental health and wellbeing.

Our Planet, Our Health: thinking about mental health in a climate crisis

07 April 2022

Today’s World Health Day theme, ‘Our Planet, Our Health’, brings focus to the health impacts of the climate crisis.

Video: Bringing recovery oriented practice to the NDIS

06 April 2022

What is recovery orientated practice? And how can it support people whose mental health issues prevent them from fully participating in society?

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