Harm reduction Mental Health Psychiatry
IAMF’s Leon Fernandes has faced deep trauma because of failings in mental health care. While awaiting a psychiatric hospital bed, Leon spent 12 terrifying nights in an open ward shared with people experiencing drug-induced psychosis. He discusses harm caused in psychiatric care with clinician and researcher, Dr Sophie Isobel.
Loneliness is a silent epidemic affecting one in three of us. It can negatively impact our mental and physical health.
Producer/presenter Chris Jaeger gives us his personal take on loneliness as he delves into the roles played by friendship, romantic connections, and loss.
Dr Michell Lim, Chair of Ending Loneliness Together, is an expert on the subject. She shares a scientific viewpoint, and in this conversation with Leon Fernandes, explains her mission to elevate awareness, and encourage actions, to address loneliness.
For more information on the Ending Loneliness campaign, visit – https://endingloneliness.com.au/