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SportWest is pleased to provide the True Sport – Mental Health and Wellbeing initiative to the WA sporting community. The initiative supports State Sporting Association (SSA) and other sporting organisation staff to respond to mental health incidents and promote proactive mental health and wellbeing in community sport.
Based on funding provided by the Mental Health Commission, The True Sport – Mental Health and Wellbeing initiative has been developed in conjunction with a mental health training specialist, utilising the expertise of a clinical psychologist from The Mental Health Project.
View our video library to provide additional information and support to complement the eToolkits and better support your sports. Topics include:
Supporting someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
Supporting someone experiencing panic attacks
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to panic attacks
Supporting someone experiencing aggressive behaviour
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to aggressive behaviour
Supporting someone experiencing psychosis
Short video on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis relating to psychosis
The information in this publication is general in nature and does not constitute medical, legal or professional advice (including mental health advice). SportWest is not liable to users for any loss resulting from the use of this publication and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or your reliance on it. SportWest recommends users seek independent advice as necessary. See link for the SportWest Mental Health Publication disclaimer.
SportWest acknowledges the Noongar people, who are the traditional custodians of the land upon which our office takes place, and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.