Alex Thomas
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Lived experience Mental Health Worker. Writing and sharing my experiences as a form of peer support work to the greater community. Dismantling stigma through education and conversations about mental health and mental illness.
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Trying new shit to stay well
I am on a desperate journey to implement regular self care and wellness practices. My issue is, despite a large part of my job being developing those skills, practices, routines and rituals with other people - I'm hopeless at doing it for myself.
By Alex Thomas 4 years ago in Poets
The Medical Model Has Created a Revolving Door Effect for Mental Health Services - Here's How Lived Experience Peers are Changing That
It's not uncommon to hear from friends, loved ones and community how alienating and frustrating it can be when trying to access mental health services in Australia. Even prior to Covid-19, the mental health system was struggling to provide access to relevant and timely services to vulnerable people seeking help.
By Alex Thomas 4 years ago in Psyche
Psychiatric Admissions in Australia
So you need to be admitted. Hospitalizations can be scary. Whether it be your first admission, you are seeking an admission, or you're a battle-scarred-mental-illness-veteran in for another stint, here's what to expect and what it all means.
By Alex Thomas 8 years ago in Psyche
