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Monthly Archives - October 2020

Sharing our staff top tips for mental health
26 Oct 2020

Sharing practical mental health tips from our staff

As part of our Mental Health Month celebrations, we’re sharing practical mental health tips from our staff.It’s true: 2020 has been a year of challenges. From bushfires, to floods, to our changing world and COVID-19, many of us may be feeling stressed and overwhelmed.That’s why we’ve asked our staff to share their top mental health tips for coping.As a mental health organisation, we’re well-versed in coping mechanisms for when we experience mental ill-health.From both a lived experience [...]

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One carer's journey to forgiveness, Carers Week 2020
12 Oct 2020

One carer’s journey to forgiveness

Reconnecting with your loved ones is never easy. But mum Leanne* knew it was exactly what she had to do.It had been years since she’d spoken to her daughter Sarah*—but in 2013, when health issues threatened her life, Leanne knew it was time to mend their bond.“I had this need to reconnect with my daughter,” Leanne said.“I had so many health issues and was in hospital close to death, where I’d experienced delusions of my own. It gave me a real insight [...]

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07 Oct 2020

Distinguished Professor James Ogloff announced as finalist for 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize

Forensicare’s Executive Director of Research and Psychological Services, Distinguished Professor James Ogloff AM, has been selected as a finalist for Australian Mental Health Prize, supported by the University of New South Wales.Professor Ogloff is among seven finalists selected for the 2020 Australian Mental Health prize, which recognises Australians who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of mental health, as well as treatment and prevention of mental illness.“It is an honour to have been nominated, and an even bigger [...]

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Sharing consumer voices. Mental health tips from consumers. Consumer mental health tips.
05 Oct 2020

Sharing consumer voices: mental health tips and advice for recovery

When it comes to mental health recovery, lived experience is invaluable. That’s why we’re sharing consumer voices, and their mental health tips for recovery, as part of our four-part Mental Health Month celebrations.As people living with a serious mental illness, consumers across our services know how important mental wellbeing is—because they know what it’s like to experience ill mental health.At Forensicare, we champion not only the voices of consumers in our services—we champion the value of their lived experience, too. And if [...]

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Thomas Embling Hospital's Apsley Unit has won the2020 Mental Health Design Award
02 Oct 2020

Thomas Embling Hospital wins European Healthcare Design award

Apsley Unit at Thomas Embling Hospital has won the 2020 Mental Health Design Award category at the European Healthcare Design Awards.The prestigious award recognises professional excellence in innovative healthcare design that meets the needs of staff, as well as the needs of consumers. The design must also create an environment that supports ongoing therapy, care, and recovery, as well as appropriate levels of safety, security and supervision.“This is incredibly exciting news,” Forensicare CEO Dr Margaret Grigg said.“Apsley Unit has well and truly transformed our model [...]

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