Category: Mental Health Education

During my time in the hospital, I found myself in a situation where I was sectioned, meaning I had no choice but to stay in the hospital and undergo medication. Initially, I felt a surge of anger towards everyone around me, including my family, as I desperately wanted to be at home (I even attempted… Continue reading Exploring Professional Frameworks in Peer Support

Reflecting on an occasion where I faced the challenge of delivering a difficult message, I recall an experience during my initial year at university when I co-established a business with a fellow student. As our business progressed, I perceived a lack of contribution from my course mate, prompting me to communicate my decision to discontinue… Continue reading Delivering Difficult Messages

The experience I had with my social support worker in the PIER team was incredibly enlightening. Despite our vastly different backgrounds and perspectives, we managed to connect by focusing on shared interests and common experiences. This allowed us to build a solid foundation for our relationship, rooted in mutual understanding and respect. Initially, our bond… Continue reading Dealing with Different Backgrounds

This exercise delves into the themes of isolation, loneliness, and inactivity. Participants are encouraged to reflect on a personal experience in which they received or provided support to overcome these challenges. This reflection is meant to explore thoughts, emotions, and the insights gained from the experience and the session, considering how it can inform their… Continue reading Isolation, Loneliness, and Inactivity