More than 10,000 people build mental health skills through MHeLP

Mental Health Month may have come to a close, but the conversation around mental health does not stop on 31 October.

More than 10,000 people have now completed Belgravia Foundation‘s Mental Health eLearning Program (MHeLP), delivered in partnership with Belgravia Leisure, helping build the knowledge and confidence needed to better understand mental health, recognise when someone may need support and respond with empathy and care.

Mental health issues remain one of the most significant health challenges facing Australia and New Zealand, highlighting the importance of accessible education that helps people better understand mental wellbeing and know where to turn for support.

Belgravia Foundation Executive Officer Damian Gorman said reaching more than 10,000 completions was a significant milestone for the program.

“The program has now recorded over 10,100 post-program survey completions with an average of 28 people completing MHeLP each week. This demonstrates the value people place on understanding mental health and knowing how to support those around them.

“MHeLP provides practical, accessible education that helps build confidence, reduce stigma and encourage earlier conversations when someone may be struggling.”

There’s no health without mental health

Developed under the guidance of international mental health and physical activity experts, MHeLP is a free, self-paced online learning program designed for the Australian and New Zealand leisure, recreation, sport and community sectors.

The program equips participants with practical strategies to better understand their own mental health, recognise signs and symptoms in others and feel more confident providing support when needed, whether that’s a family member, friend, colleague, customer or community member.

Belgravia Foundation embarks on a new era of impact

The milestone comes shortly after the launch of the Foundation’s refreshed website, which provides improved access to MHeLP and a growing range of resources, programs and information designed to support healthier and more connected communities.

As part of the Foundation’s renewed vision, Belgravia Foundation is focused on helping one million kids get active while continuing to support healthier lives and stronger communities through accessible programs and initiatives.

Damian said making practical mental health education available to as many people as possible remains an important part of that commitment.

“Mental health affects us all and improving mental health literacy is one way we can help create healthier, more connected communities.

“We’re committed to ensuring programs like MHeLP remain freely available so more people can access the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support both their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.”

While Mental Health Month provides an opportunity to spotlight these conversations, the need for mental health awareness, education and support extends year-round.

Find out more

The Mental Health eLearning Program (MHeLP) is free, self-paced and provides learners with two Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

• Learn more and access MHeLP via the Belgravia Foundation website.

Support services

If you or someone you know needs urgent help, contact a crisis support service immediately.