The empirical evidence about recovery is growing fast. In this paper the evidence relating to three important questions will be reviewed. First, is it possible…
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Loneliness is a common experience for people living with a mental illness (SANE Australia 2011); perhaps so common it has become an accepted part of…
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The innovative General Practice co-location model located in Sydney's Inner West was established in 2008 in response to documented poorer physical health outcomes for people…
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Driving is an important skill for many people who experience a mental illness. Mental health clinicians need to be aware that fitness to drive can…
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This paper describes the background to recommendations for a national strategic direction that promotes Trauma Informed Care and Practice (TICP) in Australia by championing a…
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This article aims to highlight the impact of a peer-led recovery group on participants. The objective of the group was to enhance life satisfaction through…
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ASCA’s Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Complex Trauma and Trauma Informed Care and Service Delivery present the collective wisdom of the last two decades of…
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The mental health carer has an important role to play in a person’s recovery and this is acknowledged in recovery frameworks and procedures. Less attention…
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This paper describes Families as Partners in Mental Health Care (FAP), a training program designed to support mental health professionals in working with families/carers in…
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