Brainwaves - Well Ways to Mental Health

Wednesday, 18 May 2016 - 5:00pm to 5:30pm

On today's show, Lauren & Terri speak with Brainwaves team member James about his lived experience of Schizophrenia and recovery in light of Wellway to Mental Health Week (formerly Schizophrenia Awareness Week). James talks about some of the negative perceptions he experienced, what it was like being in the mental health system, the experience of recieving a diagnosis, what assisted him in regaining his life and how his life has changed.

Wednesday 5:00pm to 5:30pm
Challenging the mainstream, negative stereotypes of people with a mental illness ths program actively engages those living with a mental illness as researchers, interviewers, performers and program designers while promoting community mental health awareness.

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Members of Wellways Australia

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