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LOVE the idea of not having separate hospitals !! Thanks so much for that. I believe it is very important.

Yes, I really believe early education in schools is a brilliant idea !

Thanks Apple Blossom. I don't believe our school teachers and those who work in the police force are educated at all in the subject of mental health. I think this is a really vital and enormous step yet to be taken. Hope the doco can reveal the importance of this problem. Thanks for your support and suggestions. Much appreciated.

Yes, I agree. The positives should be well and truly highlighted. Thank you so much. (I'm thinking of all the incredibly gifted artists, musicians, poets, composers etc out there and historically.) Thank you again.

Agree with other posters. Diversity. We're no more alike than people with complex or chronic physical illnesses are alike but we're expected to have the same needs, interests and outcomes. It's crazy 😉

Pip, I'm glad you brought up the subject of children with autism. Very few documentaries, if any, include this aspect of mental illness. Thank you.

Hi @Jo Education in the schools sounds like a good idea.

So much pressure is put on students at school, causing stress, anxiety, depression, self harm, etcetera.

It saddens me to see the pressure that is put on students with school work and attendance etc., especially in high school. My observation is that schools need to be educated on MI, then hopefully there will be less MI in children and teenagers, resulting in a happier adulthood for them. The government pushes the schools (teachers) to put unecessary pressure on students.

All the best with the documentary.