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Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor18 May 2021, 12:21 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi there Forums Community,

Next week from the 23rd to the 29th of May, we will be celebrating Schizophrenia Awareness Week in a collaboration with One Door. One of the events we will be hosting is this Topic Tuesday on the 25th of May from 7:00-8:30pm (AEST). Join us here and let's talk about Schizophrenia.

This fortnight we are joined by two special guests; one of SANE's amazing Peer Ambassadors, and a member of the One Door Mental Health Team.

Schizophrenia Awareness Week

Schizophrenia Awareness Week aims to bring visibility to the lived experiences of those living with Schizophrenia, and encourage action to overcome the stigma and discrimination that many people living with Schizophrenia still face.

This year we will be celebrating the theme of Schizophrenia Awareness Week, 'Discover Better Mental Health', with a Topic Tuesday that will talk about the experience of living with Schizophrenia, person centred approaches to wellbeing and recovery, and where you can seek support.

Please join us here on Tuesday the 25th of May 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEST to follow this conversation.

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New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Jordan94Contributor25 May 2021, 8:07 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Q6: What are some of the key things that contribute to recovery?

The individual's own strength and resources coupled with programs that empower, strengthen, and support people facilitate the recovery process. I’ve seen this across various clients that have been provided the opportunity to produce artwork, complete courses, as well as other activities. Furthermore, we know that ‘good’ outcomes typically come from a whole-of-person approach and by providing sustainable housing, community, and other supports, we can support and enhance recovery.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Sandy1Senior Contributor25 May 2021, 8:07 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Q6: What are some of the key things that contribute to recovery?

Helping people to get out of the mental health system. My mad comrade says: A life of total psychiatry will take away your soul. And that is true. If you become trapped in the psych system, you won’t get out of it easily. Your whole world will revolve around it and it will suck the life out of you.
A place to call home that is affordable and where you are supported medically and socially to stay.
Holistic focus; seeing yourself as more than a bunch of chemicals. Doctors can medicate the brain, but they have to talk to a mind. And that is the whole person who has hopes, dreams and aspirations that, if they are supported, may be achieved.
Creativity can help to give you hope, purpose and meaning – the pillars of recovery.

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StuFSenior Contributor25 May 2021, 8:08 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@Jordan94

So many "Supports" for this

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Shaz51Senior Contributor25 May 2021, 8:11 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

hello @StuF , @Lilaca , @Jordan94 , @Sandy1 , @Daisydreamer

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StuFSenior Contributor25 May 2021, 8:11 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@Sandy1

Love this in particular: "Doctors can medicate the brain, but they have to talk to a mind."

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Eden1919Senior Contributor25 May 2021, 8:11 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

yes creativity is a great thing i find singing and doing art very soothing and healing.

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StuFSenior Contributor25 May 2021, 8:11 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi @Shaz51

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor25 May 2021, 8:12 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@Sandy1 wrote:

Holistic focus; seeing yourself as more than a bunch of chemicals. Doctors can medicate the brain, but they have to talk to a mind. And that is the whole person who has hopes, dreams and aspirations that, if they are supported, may be achieved.

Creativity can help to give you hope, purpose and meaning – the pillars of recovery.

These last two points in particular are great @Sandy1! Creativity is such a fantastic outlet that can be really carthatic & therapeutic. That holistic focus, the whole of person, is really important too! Recognising that you are more than just a diagnosis.

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor25 May 2021, 8:13 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi @Shaz51

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor25 May 2021, 8:14 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Let's talk about Schizophrenia // Tues 25th May, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Q7: @Jordan94 what support is available for people living with Schizophrenia?

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