Anton talks about how sharing lived experience at the Mind Recovery College makes a big difference to teachers and pupils alike.
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Living at Mind Australia’s Psychosocial Residential Rehabilitation (PRR) service in Preston (Victoria) has given Hailey the space, safety and structure to work on her recovery.
Cloé had a profound experience of self-recognition in 2017 when she saw a video about Lana Wachowski, one of the directors of the Matrix, who transitioned in 2012.
Two or three years ago, John’s teenage daughter Celine’s* mental health spiralled. She started to disengage at school and home and, struggling to connect with others, began using alcohol and recreational drugs as a coping mechanism.
Now 19, Celine has multiple diagnoses, including autism and anxiety, as well as her issues with alcohol and recreational drugs.
