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Harriet | Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

Feeling helpless

I am not sure what I can do to help my sister, who has PND. I am from a pretty close family, but she lives interstate and none of us are able to provide any hands on support for her and her children. I wish there was something I could do to he

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Daisy | Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

I just want a normal life

What I hate is that I just want a "normal" life. On one hand, I know nobody has that, but on the other hand - is it THAT much to ask for?!?!? I know "normal" is open for interpretation, so what I mean is: I just want a life that is not so difficult to jus

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Bingo | Casual Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

Mental health treatment plans and privacy

As part of the therapy for my loved one, we need to have family therapy as well. I was informed by a psychologist someone recommended to me that if our daughter needs ongoing therapy, and she chooses to get a mental health treatment plan (allowing her to

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NikNik | Senior Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

Relief from suffering

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CherryBomb | Senior Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

Lets get ready for Topic Tuesday

We are so very pleased to announce the first of our Topic Tuesdays. This will take place on the 15th of July between 6 - 8pm. It's an opportunity for us to come together on the Forum and have a discussion among other community members with our guest speak

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Harriet | Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

Brainstorming

I've noticed lots of these discussions are lengthy - which can be good, or can be overwhelming. Thought I'd try starting a 'looking after ourselves' brainstorm thread where people can add their favourites - just one thing that they enjoy for themsel

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swift | Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

The grind

Things are in a good place with my partner - X - who continues to go to counselling therapy and shows improvement upon improvement. After a great many years I finally feel that I'm experiencing some sort of 'dividend' in our relationship, in that we are m

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morningstar | Senior Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

How will the budget affect us?

Mental health services have been left alone for this year, but other budget measures will definitely impact on people with mental illness and carers.No more bulk billing, $7 every time you got the GP for a new script or have a blood test, plus makiing it

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NikNik | Senior Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

What Do Carers Want

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3forme | Senior Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

New Victorian Mental Health Act

I have just been reading about the new mental health act for Victoria. It takes effect in July 2014. The are quite a few changes regarding community treatment orders and restrictive practices (among others!). There are also changes regarding greater invol

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