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National institute, Everymind is currently seeking family and friends to participate in two research trials of Minds Together programs.
Minds Together is a suite of programs developed in collaboration with family and friends, specifically to help those who support someone experiencing mental health concerns or suicidal distress.
Both programs are free, online and self-paced, and aim to increase mental health literacy, develop skills to support their relationship with their family member or friend through low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy and build the capability of their own wellbeing and coping skills.
Family and friends supporting the mental health of paramedics:
Paramedics experience higher levels of psychological distress, trauma, PTSD and suicidal behaviour. We know that family and friends provide most of the practical and emotional support, so your support is key to improving paramedics' mental health and wellbeing.
This support role, while rewarding, can impact your time, energy, finances, and emotions. Our new program aims to reduce these impacts and prevent mental ill-health and suicidal distress in family and friends.
Family and friends supporting someone who has attempted suicide:
Family and friends play an important role in supporting the estimated 65,000 Australians who attempt suicide each year. This support role is often fulfilling but can also be challenging and stressful.
While services and support for people who have attempted suicide is increasing, we don’t know a lot about the needs of family and friends who provide support. This research project aims to provide family and friends with the tools and resources they need to support someone who has attempted suicide.
For more information or to take part in our research trials, go to our website: mindstogether.org.au
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