Schizophrenia and justice

ABC at peak wankerism

Can you summarise it, to save me smashing my screen? TLDNR

Its distressing reading this @Dimity

thank you for posting this horrible story -

what an amazing mother.

it reminds me of these stories in Western Australia.

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Thank you caring deeply enough about this lady to post it, @Dimity. I don't know what to say. I've also done my bit to draw attention to the vast numbers of fellow suffering folk who are 'treated' yet continue to deteriorate owing to its inappropriateness to the cause of their affliction. There is nothing being done about accountability, or even just practising actual humanity towards those needing help. Just going through the motions, getting paid and promoted anyway.

Putting a label on folk isn't doing a service; helping them is. Is that too much to ask?

I’m sorry if this response is triggering to any readers.

Hey, I read the story and the first line of failure was the police unable to recognise the mental health signs. And not knowing who to refer to to get a better idea.

Does sane do mental health first aid training? Or are there ways for sane to get in contact with these type of institutions?

the second line of failure; was the environment. Does this prison / NSW government have funding to add plants and a coat of paint to the environment? Do they have access to the facility to deliver a team like that to do so?

Justice, as the police are responsible for their failure to appropriately train and educate their staff. 1. Are they able to be reported to the royal commission? 2. Are the people responsible able to be fined for misconduct (eg unable and then have this as a note on their permanent record as a policeman? Why, why not?

https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/system/files/2023-05/Research%20Report%20-%20Police%20responses%20to%20people%20with%20disability.pdf

Thanks for sharing this @Dimity . I am appalled and I hope those responsible for such neglect receive their day in court. I don’t know what else to say.

RIP Tammy

Thank for sharing my concern @DogMan79 @PeppyPatti @Historylover @rebeccagiraffe @Eve7 .

I don't know if SANE engages in political advocacy but perhaps it could and should.

Many years ago I was in a relationship with a schizophrenic - in Western Australia for support I joined this group called Mental Health Matters Too.
The group worked on changing state laws in mental health.

I wonder if there’s still groups like that around Australia ???

I know what you mean @Historylover

@this is a bit of a stretch as I look ‘normal,’ but I’m extremely vulnerable from a tbi and anyway I went to have a facial at Mecca. The 20 yr girl doing it pointed to all the cheapest stuff to get and ensured I felt comfortable with what she was doing. Then about 6 months later I went in again last week. I also paid for my carer to have a facial and it cost. But I noticed the girl, used the most expensive stuff on us. Told my carer that she loves going to Spain because she knows all about it. My carer is Spanish it was such a big deal for both of us .. …. We still had an ok time but I missed that extra little step ..

You're very kind to your carer, @PeppyPatti.