Mental Health Information
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Psychosocial disabilities
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
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
University support for students with disabilities
In particular, you’ll need to know: who to talk to, what to consider, how you will qualify, why you are studying and... Read more