Loss of cultural identity is considered an underlying cause of, or at least a significant factor contributing to, the high rates of mental illness of…

As part of a larger study staff attitudes to outcome measures (OMs) were evaluated by questionnaire, which was administered three times over a twelve-month period…

Recovery, who’s really responsible? The authors suggest a move from the traditional maintenance model of care to an empowering process of self determination and self…

As Musical & Project Director for The Jam, The Mix, The Gig Robert’s aim is to identify and expand on the key ingredients for what…

The Independent Living Program provides secure and stable accommodation in the community for people with a psychiatric disability in Western Australia. Fremantle Housing Association is…

A literature review was carried out to determine whether consumer participation in mental health service delivery results in a change in the quality of services…

At the end of June 2005 Western Health in Victoria completed a National Suicide Prevention Strategy project with the aim of developing a transferable model…

The shift of mental health service delivery from hospital to the community has proven to be, and continues to be a complex matter. Huge gains…

This paper outlines an inclusive process for implementation of a new Consumer Consultant Team. It identifies the organizational and administrative requirements for implementation as well…

This paper presents the implementation of a service initiative developed within Counties Manukau (South Auckland). The new service, titled Personalised Solutions: Community Living Service (CLS),…