28-04-2016 08:44 PM - edited 29-04-2016 07:50 PM
28-04-2016 08:44 PM - edited 29-04-2016 07:50 PM
Hi everyone,
Schizophrenia Awareness Week takes place from 15 -21 May.
Here within this community we feel is is vital that the voices of those with lived experience (whether that be as a carer or someone experiencing the illness first hand) be heard, so others can be -
- Educated about schizophrenia
- Understand schizophrenia and reduce stigma
- Feel less alone in their own experiences of schizophrenia or other mental illnesses.
So we want to hear from you.
We want to hear your reality of schizophrenia as a carer or as someone with schizophrenia
What is it like?
How do you manage it?
How do you maintain hope?
@coffeegirl @Mel1 @Barbara @bre78 - I hope you don't mind me tagging you all - I noticed you are caring for someone or know someone with schizophrenia, so I'd be keen to get your perspective.
We want to hear your story, in whichever way you want to share it - it could be a narrative, a poem - whatever you want.
You can post it below or you could email it to team@saneforums.org
If you need urgent assistance, see Need help now
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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