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Changing Minds

kenny66Senior Contributor07 Oct 2014, 11:06 pm AEDT

Changing Minds

Watched a very interesting program on SBS tonight centered around Sydney's Liverpool Mental Unit. Really excellent presentation. Dealt with a bipolar IT guy who couldn't get work because of his condition and a whole lot of other stories as well.

Its on tomorrow night and one of the stories deals with a patient who has an ECT session., which I have had experience with. It dispels the myths somewhat on this treatment option.

The stories are multifaceted and sometimes humorous. I can highly recommend it. There is also the "crack up" extravaganza on SBS Friday night which is all about mental health

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Unknown userMember13 Oct 2014, 4:53 pm AEDT

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Hey JT, I suspect those I spoke to after episode 1 might have a different view after watching episode 3. A very very powerful piece of television.

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LoopySenior Contributor13 Oct 2014, 6:46 pm AEDT

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JT, thank goodness someone else admits that they cry, wether it be the credits or the actual program that causes it, it is a terrific relief , and it flushes the crap from your eyes

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LoopySenior Contributor13 Oct 2014, 7:03 pm AEDT

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Hi again JT, If they were actors the credit has to go to their acting abilty, the script writer and the director because it would be difficult to act out the day in the life of a mentally sick person, just imagine the emotions of the actor.

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LoopySenior Contributor13 Oct 2014, 7:07 pm AEDT

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JT, isn't it hard watching a presentation like this one, it actually makes you search you soul and mind and wonder just how one would react in the same situation. I know my actions, and I did not like what I thought.

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JTSenior Contributor15 Oct 2014, 9:23 pm AEDT

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I also work in mental health and every day I'm reminded of how diverse people with the same diagnosis are and how fine the line is between patient and professional. I work with many professionals navigating the same fine line. My goal is to not be on the other side of the line but some days it seems so tempting to just let go.

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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor16 Oct 2014, 8:47 am AEDT

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I cried and I think it was because consumer's sharing their stories was just so powerful.. I think the ABC did a sterling task of sensitively filming everyone. Not an easy task to get balanced views without sensationalising or being voyeuristic. And for me, I figure there was a lot we didn't see as perhaps staff and other clients didn't want to be filmed either at times..

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