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.
Reducing Stigma and Discrimination
A big part of the change many of us want to see is a more inclusive society. By reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness, the potential for recovery and integration is enhanced. I was strategic advisor to the governments development of our national plan to work towards this.
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.
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.
University Challenged - Lived Experience In Academia
How do we best bring lived experience into university research? I was the first 'Consumer/Service User Researcher' at the University of Auckland and sat on the Medical and Health Sciences Faculty Advisory Committee where I provided strategic and operational guidance. I also helped established and keynoted the first Service Users Academic Symposium.