Schizophrenia is a mental illness that can severely affect a person’s experiences of reality. Joseph had been diagnosed with Schizophrenia when he was 19 years old. He had a supportive family and had been managing his illness well for 24 years. However, when a change...
Leo is a 54-year-old man with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder who has spent many years of his life in the mental health system but has no criminal history. Leo was referred to Ruah Legal Services when he was an inpatient at a mental health ward. He had been...
Alex contacted Ruah Legal Services at a time when their Guardianship and Administration Orders were due for review. Alex was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had been the subject of a Guardianship Order and Administration Order for over a year. Since the Orders...
Sophie contacted Ruah Legal Services whilst on a Community Treatment Order (CTO). She was unhappy with her diagnosis of Schizophrenia and the prescribed medication for that diagnosis. Sophie was scheduled to appear before the Mental Health Tribunal for a review of her...
Phil has a diagnosis of Paranoid Schizophrenia, often experiencing psychosis as a result. Phil was charged with aggravated home burglary, threatening to kill and assault of a public officer. Phil was facing serious charges and the likelihood of a significant term of...
