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May 10, 2013 11:23 AM
Depression & Substance Use

This is a paper I have written based on my own experience. For the greater part of 20 years, I suffered from drug and alcohol addiction. I, like many others, also suffered the anxieties, the depression, the ups and downs and other mood swings that come along with this lifestyle. The following is not researched from any source; rather it is based purely on my own thoughts and experiences. It is purely a collaboration of my own feelings and personal understanding of this topic.

July 31, 2012 02:42 PM
Carer Respite Day – Nature Care College

ARAFMI attended a respite Carer Day at Nature Care College, St Leonards.  This event was titled, “Learning to Care for Yourself”.  The theme of this days care was health and nutrition.  This form of respite care was is a valuable service to deliver to carers and this was a special and unique way to deliver this care. 

May 14, 2012 10:01 AM
The end of my tether

An anonymous carer tells a story of reaching the limit of their capacity to cope.

March 9, 2012 11:30 AM
The deepest love of all

Kristy tells her story as a child of a woman with schizophrenia and as a person with bipolar disorder.  She writes about the importance of love,understanding and acceptance in her personal journey.

July 28, 2011 12:52 PM
A Breath of Fresh Air

Mental Illness can change a person. And not always for the worse. Watching However there are obstacles. Not everyone is willing to understand and support. And never is stigma so apparent than in the field of employment...

June 30, 2011 01:43 PM
Stigma: the silent epidemic

I attended Blokes Day a few Sundays ago  at Clarendon showground.  The event had a lot of drawcards aimed to attract men – vintage engines, motorcycles, trucks, tools and more.  The underlying point was to draw men and their families in and bring them into contact with information and services around the issue of men’s health. However it seems that even in this day and age there are still some 'taboos' in our society.

April 20, 2011 12:50 PM
Unwanted Journey

Our unwanted journey began in the sixth month of the new millennium. This is an unwanted journey into the world of mental illness.

April 15, 2011 01:42 PM
The Hidden Children

Imagine… a five year old caring for her sister two years younger and their mother who has schizophrenia.

April 6, 2011 01:06 PM
When the lines are blurred - A story of Friendship and Caring

Read an honest and open entry from a carer / consumer who cares for her dear friend whilst both of them battle their own illness.

March 16, 2011 04:02 PM
Inspiring Presentation at a Mental Health Forum by Eva Cox - a Carer's Perspective

In late 2010 I attended a Mental Health Carer Forum at which Eva Cox gave a very inspiring presentation. I would like to share her ideas with those of you who were unable to attend.