Mental Health Visions #11 Elena Chavez, Peer Support – Peru – Elena Chavez is an ex-user of psychiatry, and the founder of ALAMO, a support group in Perú. Elena is also a member of the World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry. This interview is from the DVD “Visions” – for further info – www.qldalliance.org.au

Ceremony marks reopening of Southeast Recovery Learning Community

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“It's about supporting people with lived experiences of mental health and substance abuse issues, asking them what they need, how we can help and then doing whatever we can to help them with their dreams,” Weinstein added. “We're not here to tell …
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Hills Private Hospital backs kindness approach to help with mental illness

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The former businessman took the brave step of talking publicly about his battle with mental illness at a Kindness Day organised by Ms Wilson to celebrate mental health week. The father of four had a breakdown and thought of ending his life in April 2010.
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