Blogs

July 28, 2011 01:52 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 02:43 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 01:50 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 02:42 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 02:06 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 05:02 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.

March 11, 2011 10:13 AM

One night in the life of a carer

Our daughter experienced onset of bipolar disorder and bulimia nervosa when she was around 16. We went through a period of denial, cleaning up vomit and discarded food stuffs along the way, until it became obvious that there was a problem.

March 11, 2011 10:23 AM

The endless, hopeless; the burden is getting me down

It has been 18 years of caring for Chris; he has once again left her devastated....

December 23, 2010 10:48 AM

Why I work for ARAFMI NSW