when: 11 September 2021 | venue: Online | cost: Free | address: See event description for details on how to connect. | website: https://historycouncilnsw.org.au/events/mental-health-from-the-ground-up/ | tickets: https://historycouncilnsw.org.au/events/mental-health-from-the-ground-up/
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For History Week 2021, join the Research Group on the History of Community Mental Health in Australia [USYD] for an insightful discussion on pioneering consumer activists who changed mental health.
Until the 1970s, mental health care was provided by mental hospitals where conditions were dire. In the 1980s, several former residents of these mental hospitals started to make their voices heard.
During this event, we will interview three pioneering consumer advocates: Janet Meagher, Meg Smith, and Simon Champ.
They were pioneering mental health activists who were at forefront of change in mental health care.
Janet Meagher AO: After 10 years in Gladesville Mental Hospital Janet became a committed consumer advocate.
Simon Champ: A consumer activist and artist whose paintings provide insights into his experience of schizophrenia.
Dr Meg Smith OAM: A clinical psychologist with bipolar disorder. She established self-help groups for individuals with bipolar disorder.
This is a free and online event. Registrations are essential. REGISTER NOW
This event is a part of History Week #fromthegroundup, organised by the History Council NSW.
Hosted by Research Group on the History of Community Mental Health in Australia, University of Sydney.
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For History Week 2021, join the Research Group on the History of Community Mental Health in Australia [USYD] for an insightful discussion on pioneering consumer activists who changed mental health.
Until the 1970s, mental health care was provided by mental hospitals where conditions were dire. In the 1980s, several former residents of these mental hospitals started to make their voices heard.
During this event, we will interview three pioneering consumer advocates: Janet Meagher, Meg Smith, and Simon Champ.
They were pioneering mental health activists who were at forefront of change in mental health care.
Janet Meagher AO: After 10 years in Gladesville Mental Hospital Janet became a committed consumer advocate.
Simon Champ: A consumer activist and artist whose paintings provide insights into his experience of schizophrenia.
Dr Meg Smith OAM: A clinical psychologist with bipolar disorder. She established self-help groups for individuals with bipolar disorder.
This is a free and online event. Registrations are essential. REGISTER NOW
This event is a part of History Week #fromthegroundup, organised by the History Council NSW.
Hosted by Research Group on the History of Community Mental Health in Australia, University of Sydney.
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Mental Health from the Ground Up 2021 is on 11 September 2021. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Sydney. Call 0418811522 for details. Visit their website at https://historycouncilnsw.org.au/events/mental-health-from-the-ground-up/.
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