Safe communication about suicide, mental health and AOD

Gippsland PHN together with Mindframe are pleased to bring the federally-funded Mindframe program to the Gippsland region.

Mindframe is a national program supporting safe and non-stigmatising communication about suicide, mental health concerns and alcohol and other drugs (AOD). The training provides practical and evidence-based support to people communicating about these themes.

Online one-hour Mindframe training session on safe public communication about suicide, mental health concerns and alcohol and other drugs (AOD).

Training will cover:

• A brief overview of the evidence behind the Mindframe program
• The Mindframe guidelines (in depth)
• Examples of problematic and preferred communication
• Information about help seeking and self care
• Opportunity for Q&A

Intended Learning Outcomes from the Education session:

• Understand the evidence surrounding suicide, mental health concerns, alcohol and other drug use and media reporting
• Understand the Mindframe principles
• Identify content that is consistent with the Mindframe guidelines
• Create content that aligns with the Mindframe guidelines

Presenters:

• Dr Elizabeth Paton, Mindframe Project Lead
• Elle Glasic, Mindframe Project Officer

This is free training made possible through funding received from the Federal Government.

Content advice: Suicide will be discussed during the workshop.

Please note: This event will not be recorded