Time For Change
Keynote presentation at the International eMental Health Forum.
I feel privileged to have been part of many projects that are making a difference.
Often it's been pioneering work that had never been done before.
Here are case studies of the changes that have inspired me.
If you see something that inspires you, contact me.
I feel privileged to have been part of many projects that are making a difference.
Often it's been pioneering work that had never been done before.
Here are case studies of the changes that have inspired me.
If you see something that inspires you, contact me.
Suicide Prevention Strategy
New Zealand is well known for its struggles with suicide, especially amongst indigenous Māori and young people. I was privileged to be the first lived experience member on the Ministry of Health Suicide Prevention Task Force to help develop the first Suicide Prevention Strategy.
Life for Youth
The growing concern about the number of homeless young people prompted this service to develop a specific service to support them off the streets. I led the evaluation of this innovative pilot which included a review of utilisation stats and interviews with clients, staff and stakeholders in key youth-support agencies.
Can I Bring My Cat? Mental Health Housing
"I wouldn't have come if I couldn't bring my cats. Nothing comes between me and my cats." Research Participant.
I was lead researcher for this project exploring the perspectives from residents and staff at different providers.
Media Reporting of Suicide
Every time we hear about suicide in the TV, radio or social media it has a huge impact on us and our communities. I led academic research into this which informed government guidelines on media reporting, this part was published in the peer-reviewed journal Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention.