Here's Why I Wouldn't Use the Mental Health System
Graham Panther, a consultant in Australia's mental health system, speaks to some of the shortcomings of mainstream mental health support.
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Graham Panther, a consultant in Australia's mental health system, speaks to some of the shortcomings of mainstream mental health support.
Though there are obstacles, integration of peer support is already underway thanks to change agents in the mental health system.
I am being asked by a number of grassroots communities to facilitate a dialogue about how they can better welcome and support individuals who experience emotional distress. This is a challenge for many aspiring peers and allies in a culture where responsibility for our individual well-being has been increasingly transferred to psychiatrists, doctors, and other health professionals.
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