Kiva Centers is a nationally recognized indigenous-led, peer-run, and trauma-informed organization. It offers training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities, focusing on the development and promotion of healing communities. The centers provide support for individuals experiencing trauma, mental health, and substance use issues.
Kiva Centers is dedicated to fostering healing communities through meaningful connections. It offers a range of services, including training for trauma-informed and peer-run supports, peer support programs, and advocacy platforms. The centers are located in Massachusetts and provide mobile peer-run respite services statewide.
Life Times, hosted by the People’s Daily, is a health-oriented newspaper offering comprehensive health information covering mental health, wellness, and disease prevention.
Mental Health First Aid International is a global organization that develops and delivers evidence-based training programs to equip individuals with the skills to support those experiencing mental health problems. The program is designed to be adaptable to different cultures and communities and is delivered by accredited instructors worldwide.
In this course, we will explore different aspects of good mental health as well as provide an overview of the major kinds of mental disorders, their causes, treatments and how to seek help and support.The course will feature a large number of Australian experts in psychiatry, psychology and mental health research,and we will also hear from “lived experience experts”, people who have lived with mental illness, and share their personal stories of recovery.