Henry was an overseas student living in Australia on a student visa and studying for his Masters degree at a local university. Henry had been treated in his home country for a mental illness and advised by his doctors that he was well enough to stop his medication....
Clare was in her early 50’s and had no prior contact with mental health services. She was completely shocked when police and mental health services staff visited her house to take her into hospital for assessment against her will. The neighbours had complained she was...
Paul had cognitive impairment and also suffered from bipolar disorder. He had recently had a Trustee appointed from the Public Trustee. This meant all Paul’s assets, finances and expenses were managed by the Trustee. He found it very difficult to adjust to this new...
For Patrick, a seven-month stint in prison looked preferable to life on the street or the wet and mouldy tent he left as he came into contact with the justice system. That was the point when he contacted the Mental Health Law Centre. The 47-year-old had a diagnosis of...
Cara has a diagnosis of autism, emotional unstable personality disorder, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Cara arrived in WA with her daughter, having escaped a domestic violence relationship in another state. Due to lack of supports in a new place, Cara’s mental health...
