Pregnancy and birth is often portrayed as an enjoyable and satisfying time for most new parents – unfortunately this is not the reality for all…
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This paper, written by the parents of a woman with schizo-affective disorder, describes their joint journey of discovery regarding the illness. It spells out the…
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Although the notion of recovery may represent a possible terrain of mutual benefit and a shared vision of hope between family members suffering a mental…
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“Community capacity building has become a central objective in a wide range of public policies and programs in Australia”(Hounslow, 2002). “Improving the abilities of communities…
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To promote an understanding of general medical practice to enable better communication between mental health services and general practitioners (GPs). Features of general practice valued…
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The production of ‘Norwood Unscripted’, a book charting the journey of Norwood Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Support Service (PDRSS), has been a crowning glory for the…
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Three Psychoeducation and support groups for families and carers were designed and facilitated between 2003 and 2005. Action Research was utilised to facilitate the continuing…
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The principle of ‘the Least Restrictive Alternative’ forms the basis of the 1991 UN Principles for the Protection of People with Mental Illness and for…
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I have been working in mental health for over 3 years, starting as a volunteer then eventually as a paid support worker. I am now…
adminMay 25, 2015