+ (NSW) Yvette Cotton from the DMDA has started a support group for students
who have mental health problems in Sydney. They've met once and the next
meeting is planned for October. So far there are eight people in the group.
For more info write to PO Box 4082 Denistone East NSW 2112 or ring the
Mental health Information Service on 02 9816 5688. They hope to get a
network going of students in universities and TAFES to address issues
facing students with psych. disabilities...
+ A quotable quote ~ "They diagnose you with all these pills and put you
away in hospital for weeks .. all he really wanted was a girlfriend and
it cost all this money until he spelt it out for them. " from Lu
+ Annual General meeting of Vic. Mental Illness Awareness Council will be held
16/10/97 at 1:30 pm. Brunswick Comm'y Health Centre -enq. (03)9387 8317 BH
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