I would like to aslo like share with you, do you know that mental illness affects 1 in 5 Australians.
We can help in lots of ways.
Iam a supporter of mental illness fellowship victoria, they support people with a mental illness, their families and friends. If you would like more infomation on this you go to www.mifellowship.org or phone 03 92222955.
Mental illness includes  depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety and personality disorders, and other psychotic illnesses. People with a mental illness can recover a lot quicker if they have the rite support and help of others.
Mental illness Fellowship services encompass

• Mi Helpline
• Counselling
• Advocacy services
• Accredited education courses
• Family education
• Community education
• Community based day programs
• Residentail rehabilition
• Respite
• Home based outreach
• Employment and skills training