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Hitting the Reset Button with Hospital to Home
23-02-2021
Guy was referred to the MIFWA Hospital to Home program after a lengthy stay at the Saint John…
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A Mother and Daughters Journey
22-02-2021
‘A Mother and Daughters Journey’ captured the struggle, the searching, and the hope of the recovery journey. At…
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My Breakdown With Anxiety
22-02-2021
I lived with anxiety for a while before things snowballed in my life. Being a type A personality…
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4 Tips for Talking to Someone Who is Feeling Distressed
09-02-2021
Sometimes it can be challenging to know how to help those around us, especially when they are going…
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COVID-19 Update
01-02-2021
We are here to support you. Due to the 5-day lockdown that was announced on Sunday, the MIFWA…
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Family, Connection and Hope – Hayley’s Story of Recovery
12-01-2021
As a young girl, I loved playing make believe, watching movies and bribing my family to watch my…
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Being a Mother and a Carer
08-01-2021
Differentiating between being a mother and carer of someone living with mental ill-health is difficult. I have muddled…
Read moreSchizophrenia Awareness Week 2021
04-01-2021
Schizophrenia Awareness Week: 23 to 29 May 2021 The theme of Schizophrenia Awareness Week (SAW) in 2021 is…
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Daring Greatly™ and Digging Deep Into Vulnerability
15-12-2020
‘The courage to be vulnerable, to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need, to…
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Glenn Pickett Sunflower Awards Recognising MIFWA’s Gentle Leaders
07-12-2020
Congratulations to Angel and Claudia who were the winners in MIFWA’s inaugural Glenn Pickett Sunflower Awards. Celebrating individuals…
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