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Elevate your workplace culture with our 'Framework for Mentally Healthy Workplaces.' Developed by our research team at Black Dog Institute, this framework offers comprehensive strategies for mental health at every organisational level. Level-up today by downloading our free workplace toolkit to learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vk8h4w #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing

Join the conversation with key stakeholders from the Indigenous Lived Experience Centre (ILEC) as they discuss their pivotal influence in the mental health and suicide prevention sector. Watch our video below 👇 highlighting how ILEC ensures that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experience voices and communities are heard and valued.

Celebrating International Women's Day ✨ We're beyond proud of the monumental work and strides being made by our women in mental health research here at Black Dog Institute! Our P&C Team made Wednesday extra special with engaging activities, all tailored to recognise and celebrate the inspiring women within our workforce. We're also excited to announce that we're now a Period Proud organisation, providing free menstrual products onsite for employees thanks to our partnership with Share the Dignity. Together, we're working to ensure menstrual equity across Australia. 🧡

Australia’s mental health system is at a crossroads. At Black Dog Institute, we're advocating for the Federal Government to make urgent, systemic reforms that will create a more accessible, coordinated, and sustainable mental health system. Our pre-budget submission outlines evidence-based recommendations so that, if implemented, will enable more Australians can access the care they need when they need it. Read our recent article here 👉 https://bit.ly/4kiljdm

Mental health training is essential for all health care workers, not just mental health professionals. Black Dog institute is a leading mental health training provider 👇 and we are here to help equip health professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to tackle these challenges head-on. Read our full article explaining why investing in mental health training for your health professional team is vital 👉 https://bit.ly/3VqSu4C

The Black Dog Institute Psychology Clinic is currently offering a Mood Management Course focused on breaking the cycle of depression and anxiety. Take a look below for further details 👇 Enrollment in the course incurs a small cost. Some rural patients may be eligible to be fully bulk billed with a valid GP referral. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3VvtIhE

Wellbeing is made up of 5 main factors 👇 and mental health experts advocate well-being as a way of improving our lives. Not sure where to start? Think of the acronym 'PERMA': 🧡 Positive Emotion 🧡 Engagement 🧡 Relationships 🧡 Meaning 🧡 Accomplishment Time to fill your cup ☕ with these 5 well-being essentials! Read more helpful information here 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZTiAfZ

📣 If you are a parent or guardian of children aged 7-12 who have fears related to nighttime or the dark... We are inviting you and your child to participate in interviews to help us design an online program for children with nighttime fears. You will be reimbursed with $50 per one-hour interview. Learn more and participate in vital mental health research 👉 https://bit.ly/41hxCQd

Black Dog Institute joins Mental Health Australia and other leading mental health organisations in calling for all political parties to commit, as part of their upcoming federal election commitments, to providing free mental health care for everyone under the age of 25. More about this initiative in the full media release 👉 https://bit.ly/4i8b3Tk

Understanding how and when to address mental health challenges at work, and identifying who in an organisation is responsible, are important steps towards achieving the 3 pillars of a mentally healthy workplace 👇 Black Dog Institute's Self-Audit-Tool for Workplaces has been designed to help guide you in developing workplace mental health activities. Download for free 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qlfhel