Raewyn has lived with mental illness for 30 years. She says accessing treatment has worsened over time

Raewyn has lived with mental illness for 30 years. She says accessing treatment has worsened over time

Soon: Raewyn Pepper says accessing support to manage schizophrenia has become more difficult since she was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1996. The New South Wales Legislative Council has concluded that the state’s mental health services are extraordinarily difficult for people with mental illness and their carers to manage. Whats Next? The State Government has announced … Read more

Social Impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Associated With Worse QOL, Mental Health Burden

Social Impact of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Associated With Worse QOL, Mental Health Burden

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa who reported feelings of stigmatization due to their condition had poorer quality of life and higher levels of depression and social anxiety than those who did not report feelings of stigmatization. The social impact of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may increase quality of life (QOL) burden and risk of adverse behavioral health … Read more

Minority Mental Health Month: Bringing people together and building community

Minority Mental Health Month: Bringing people together and building community

Note: July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Mary Kirkendoll is all about starting meaningful conversations. That’s how he got involved in the Minority Mental Health Awareness Picnic in the Park. The event will be from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 27 at South Park. The event is free and open to the … Read more