06-10-2014 10:16 AM
06-10-2014 10:16 AM
Hi everyone,
Q&A tonight will focus on mental health as part of their Mental As... campaign.
Lets use this thread to share our thoughts & opinions of the show as it unfolds tonight at 9:30pm.
To find out who will be on the panel, visit the Q&A website
NikNik
06-10-2014 09:45 PM
06-10-2014 09:45 PM
A good variety of panel members.
Tonight they are focusing on Remote and Rural mental health. Is anyone else here from a rural or remote are?
06-10-2014 10:17 PM
06-10-2014 10:17 PM
I'm not - but I'm finding that it's very interesting.
Great to see someone with lived experience on the panel. *high five ABC*
I don't usually like Bob Katter, but you can tell he really cares about rural and remote mental health.
06-10-2014 10:29 PM
06-10-2014 10:29 PM
The mother whose son has schizophrenia just asked the most powerful question - where are the services that can help her son in recovery...
Pat McGorry says it's a national crisis... the diminished funding to services to assit with recover. & encourages us (all of us impacted directly or indirectly) to make a noise about it.
07-10-2014 12:00 PM
07-10-2014 12:00 PM
Absolutely Nik Nik, so many people are suffering unnecessarily. We wouldn't dream of allowing the same lack of care in the "physical" health system.
I plan to start asking my local politicians where they stand on mental health issues. We need to let them know we want better services.
Also, great to see people with lived experience having a say on shows such as Q and A.
Please note this is for technical issues only, like content not loading or problems with posting. General feedback or complaints about SANE and SANE services should be submitted here instead.
If you need urgent assistance, see Need help now
For mental health information, support, and referrals, contact SANE Support Services
SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health
SANE - ABN 92 006 533 606
PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053