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Supporting cast: Family, friends and your treating team
14 December 2018
We all need someone to lean on, so make the most of your supporting cast. Family, friends, treating team, carers, support groups, consumer and carer organisations can all offer ongoing and invaluable help, focus and direction to aid your recovery.14 December 2018
Working with mental health professionals, treatment and services works best if you are engaged in your care.14 December 2018
Consumers talk about coming to terms with and learning to live with the benefits and side effects of their medication.What a shame! Dealing with myths and stigma
14 December 2018
We talk about mental illness more now but stereotypes and discrimination still happen. Hear about how it happens, how to deal with it, and how to stay true to yourself.Getting paid for having a lived experience
14 December 2018
Living with or having lived through mental illness gives you unique insight that can help others going through it. This lived experience is highly desirable in consumer and carer roles, including peer support.14 December 2018
Consumers talk about what was most helpful in their recovery journey and share their top tips and practical advice for those starting out.Media enquiries
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