Research & Study Group Volunteers Needed

SMOKERS - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We are seeking two groups of volunteers aged 18 - 60, who currently smoke at least 15 cigarettes per day, to help us better understand the relationship between smoking and brain function.
    Group 1: Individuals with a current diagnosis of schizophrenia
    Group 2: Individuals who do not have a personal history of mental illness or a first degree relative with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
For more information - click here to view or download PDF

ARC Mental Health Tribunals Study

An interdisciplinary research team led by Sydney University Law School's Professor Terry Carney is evaluating the operation of mental health tribunals in NSW, Victoria and the ACT - looking at reviews of inpatient care and community treatment orders. The study aims to assess the fairness and therapeutic value of hearings, and to develop best practice guidelines which will improve access to justice for mental health service users.

We would like to interview any consumers who have been involved in a Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing in the last 12 months.
If you are interested in participating please contact researcher Martin Thomas of the Mental Health Legal Centre on 1800 808 161.
Alternatively you can contact Martin at Martin_Thomas@clc.net.au
For more info click here.

ASRB - 4,000 Volunteers
who have Schizophrenia needed

Every word, colour and image sets off nerve cells in your brain. And there are 100,000,000,000 nerve cells in your brain. Nothing is more complex. It's why nothing is harder to solve. To find the answer, we'll have to put our heads together. If you have schizophrenia, we need 4,000 volunteers to begin Australia's largest ever brain research project. By the end, we'll have the clearest picture of the brain we've ever seen, and hopefully, a cure.

Click here to play the TV advert - voice of Russell Crowe (4.8 Mb mpg)
Click here to download Poster (PDF)
Click here for more info (PDF)

Click to go to Schizophrenia Research Institute website
to find out more or enrol as a volunteer

"Improving Emotion Recognition in Schizophrenia"

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
for Macquarie University Research Study
at the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science (MACCS)

We need people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia (18 to 55 years) for a study aimed to improve the ability of people with schizophrenia to recognise facial expressions of emotion. You will be invited to attend one individual testing session with Pamela Marsh at Macquarie University, which will take about 3 & a half hours to complete. You can take regular breaks during testing.

To volunteer please call
Dr Pamela Marsh on 9850 6769 or email pmarsh@maccs.mq.edu.au
Dr Marsh has training as a consumer advocate and experience using mental health services herself. She has also volunteered as a Consumer Advocate for SFNSW.

'AUSTRALIANS TALK MENTAL ILLNESS' SURVEY

TELL OUR LEADERS WHAT YOU THINK.

MIFA is conducting a nationwide survey in the lead up to the federal election later this year and we need you to add your opinion today. The survey asks you to list their key federal issues relating to mental illness. We want your thoughts on how government can do better.

MIFA will compile and publish the results and present them to the major political parties for a response. The parties' responses will be compiled, published and distributed to members, the general public and the media.This is your chance to send a message to Canberra. The survey takes about 10m to complete and can be anonymous.

Everyone can take the survey online by clicking this link.