Mental Health Information

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Psychosocial disability

Psychosocial disability refers to a psychological and social condition that may arise from a severe mental health issue.... Read more

Mind matters; Mental health when living with disability

Did you know almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime? People with... Read more

Mental health and the NDIS

An estimated 600,000 Australians live with severe and persistent mental illness of which approximately 64,000 are... Read more

Taking care of your mental health when living with disability

Living with physical or intellectual disability can affect many parts of your overall well-being and mental health is no... Read more

Caring for a person with psychosocial disability

People who struggle with their mental health can sometimes develop psychosocial disability, which affects the way they... Read more

Where to find help as a LGBTIQA+ person with disability

Both people with disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ often face discrimination in the community or when... Read more

Beating social isolation during the Christmas season

While Christmas can be a time of big family gatherings and busy schedules for some people, for many others in the... Read more

What is a psychosocial recovery coach?

Psychosocial recovery coaches help people with psychosocial disability to live a fulfilling life. Read more

Coping with extended self-isolation due to COVID-19

Whether you’re self isolating to avoid COVID-19, you are a close contact of a case or you have tested positive to... Read more

Case study: person-centred mental health support

Ash had been a part of the mental health system since she was 14 years old, but it wasn’t until she found Richmond... Read more

Where to access disability support as a veteran

For ex-service personnel disability support can be provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) or the... Read more

Tips for accessing mental health treatment plans

Mental health treatment plans can help you to address worry, stress, sadness and potential crises in your life before... Read more

Early signs that your mental health needs attention

Many people with disability face challenges in life that impact their mental health and can lead to mental health... Read more

Disabilities not supported by the NDIS

If you’re wondering whether your disability is covered by the NDIS, this article will list a number of conditions... Read more

What is schizophrenia?

This edition of Disability Support Guide will cover the basics of schizophrenia, including positive and negative... Read more