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Interview of founder Nick McEwan-Hall on Word for Word

This is Nick McEwan-Hall – the founder of The Mental Health Coach. In 2019 it was my absolute pleasure to be...
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The Mental Health Couch Podcast

On The Mental Health Couch podcast, you’ll find a range of interviews with some of the interesting people I meet in my work. You’ll also hear episodes from my radio appearances, audio tracks from our free webinar series and more. 

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Who Should Be Trained in Mental Health First Aid at Work?

Learn who should be trained in Mental Health First Aid at work and how HR teams can choose suitable employees, managers and support roles.
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Mental Health Games for Employees: Safe Ideas for Australian Workplaces

Explore safe mental health games for employees that help Australian workplaces start better conversations and support team wellbeing.

Online vs Face-to-Face Mental Health First Aid Training for Workplaces

If you’re looking into Mental Health First Aid for your workplace, you’ve probably hit the same fork in the road most HR teams do: which delivery format? Weighing up online vs face to face mental health first aid training isn’t...
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When Should You Refresh Mental Health First Aid Training?

Learn when to refresh mental health first aid training, why refresher training matters, and how workplaces can keep support skills current.

Employee Mental Health Support: How Managers Can Help Without Overstepping Boundaries

Learn how managers can support employee mental health at work while respecting boundaries, privacy and professional support pathways.

Mental Health Activities for Teens: Practical Ideas for Schools and Youth Groups

Nowadays, teenagers can engage in mental health activities. These exercises can provide them with the opportunity to learn about emotions, social bonding, and the importance of expressing their feelings. As long as these activities are designed to be safe, they...
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From House to Home: Michelle Thompson on Youth Homelessness & Hope

A roof isn’t the same as a home. In this episode, Michelle Thompson, CEO of Family Access Network (FAN), shares practical, hopeful ways young people (15–25) move from crisis to confidence: paid co-design for authentic youth voice, affirming practice for...
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Mental Health Training for Managers: What Should It Include?

Learn what mental health training for managers should include, from early signs and supportive conversations to referral pathways and employee mental health support.

Psychosocial Hazards in Australian Workplaces: Practical Examples for Employers

Psychosocial hazards at workplaces can be anything that has the potential to cause psychological or physical harm to employees. Usually, these issues are caused by everyday things that they encounter at work.  These include job demands, environmental conditions, workplace relationships,...

Why Mental Health First Aid Still Misses the Mark

Mental health first aid training is now common in Australian workplaces, schools and community groups. Many managers feel relieved once a few staff are trained, thinking they have done the right thing and can move on. Yet stress, burnout and...

Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace: What HR Teams Should Know

Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace: What HR Teams Should Know At work, mental health can be thought of as an employee’s emotional state. It holds the power to impact his/her physical wellness too. Therefore, mental well-being is immensely...

Workplace Mental Health Training: Awareness Activities and Practical Ideas for HR Teams

Mental health shapes how people show up at work, how teams perform and how organisations support their people. For HR teams and managers, mental health awareness activities are often the first practical step towards building a more open, supportive workplace...
featured Podcast

Interview of founder Nick McEwan-Hall on Word for Word

This is Nick McEwan-Hall – the founder of The Mental Health Coach. In 2019 it was my absolute pleasure to be...