LEARNING THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS

We often think of first aid as a physical emergency but today Port Macquarie Lifeguards were taught how to assist someone living with mental illness.

“Being able to know what some of the signs and symptoms of mental illness are and then actually knowing how to talk to someone about that to be able to get them to a point where they will agree to get some support” – Judy O’Mara – Mid North Coast Rural Adversity Mental Health Coordinator.

One in five Australians experience mental illness in any one year.

(AUDIO IN PARTS)