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23.01.2022 Some of you may have already seen that Netflix released a new series ‘Ratched’, focusing on the infamous Nurse Mildred Ratched who featured in the book and film of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. It has been recommended that people with a lived experience of mental illness view the show with much caution, if at all. This is most particularly directed to those who have experienced older style institutional settings due to the incredibly graphic and drawn out depictions of treatments (such as lobotomies) and other archaic psychiatric practices.

23.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week, celebrating the the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The NMHCCF acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Find out more about NAIDOC week events here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events

19.01.2022 Next week is BPD Awareness Week! BPD Awareness Week is looking for people with a lived experience of BPD and people who support someone living with BPD to share their stories. "We know that much of the (mostly) historical language contained in research and training concerning people living with BPD is stigmatising, discriminatory and inappropriate. Many people with BPD experience self-stigma which impacts upon the way they (and others) see them. "This year's campaign, 'Flipp...ing the Script: Changing the Narrative on BPD' aims to change the way we think and talk about borderline personality disorder. "It encourages people living with BPD to be mindful of the way they think about themselves, allow others to see their challenges and their celebrations, move towards strengths-based self-talk and to celebrate their strengths. "This is important for our self-worth, helps us to understand our own and others behaviours and lead to sustainable wellness. We want to invest in stories of hope, triumph and recovery. " If you would like to safely share your story, you can find out more here: https://www.bpdawareness.com.au/share/

18.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability, and the 2020 theme is "Not all disabilities are visible." This theme focuses on "spreading awareness and understanding of disabilities that are not immediately apparent, such as mental illness, chronic pain or fatigue, sight or hearing impairments, diabetes, brain injuries, neurological disorders, learning differences and cognitive dysfunctions, among others."

16.01.2022 Have you made your #MentalHealthPromise yet? Make and share one today! Visit lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/make-a-promise #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #WMHD2020

12.01.2022 The National Mental Health Commission supports the ongoing commitment to Australia’s mental health and wellbeing in the 2020-21 Federal Budget. The Commission’s... CEO, Christine Morgan, welcomed the continuing commitment to mental health reform and long-term structural change given the extraordinary economic times Australia finds itself. Read more https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//Oct/budget-2020 See more

10.01.2022 Read the Forum's Submission to the Australian Government Department of Health in response to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Final Report here:

08.01.2022 Media Release: Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health report a welcome step forward for mental health consumers and carers Read the full media release here:

05.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK day. After you ask 'R U OK?', then what? Find out what to do next at the RU OK day website https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day. The NMHCCF pays respect to all of our peers who have not been OK, and to those who have been the ones to support us through.

03.01.2022 The voice of consumers and carers is a vital part of mental health service design and delivery. They are an essential source of knowledge and experience to help improve mental health care from all touchpoints. That's why the NMHC, in consultation with the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum and the Safety and Quality Partnership Standing Committee have developed the Mental Health Safety and Quality Engagement Guide. The guide aims to empower and support mental hea...lth consumers and carers and health service leaders to engage in meaningful partnerships to improve safety and quality in mental health services. Find out how you can get involved https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au//safety-and-qual