Legal Challenges To Mental Health Practices
Legal challenges to mental health laws appear to be having some impact on Australian mental health practices with the possibility of better outcomes for people facing Community Treatment Orders.
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Mental Health, Politics and Bullshit
The federal government appears to be sidestepping any real responsibility for dealing with the complex issues of mental health in Australia.
Sorry It’s Not Funny
Joking about madness is not considered funny. Mad comedian Jim Flannery was involuntarily incarcerated following a live comedy performance.
Theatre Of The Oppressed – An entertaining means of protest
"Madness and All That Jazz" is a musical theatrical production currently under development. It uses a technique known as "Theatre Of The Oppressed". The objective is to actively engage the audience in looking at a significant social problem. In this case the message is that all is not right in the world of mental health care and treatment in Australia.
Australia’s Mental Health Mess
It is no secret that the Australian mental health system is an unworkable mess. The 2021 Victorian Royal Commission delivered a scathing verdict.