The Transcultural Mental Health Centre Shared Stories Program provides an opportunity for anyone who has experienced a mental illness to share their story.

By sharing your story you can help other people who are going through a mental illness to understand what is happening to them and to assist them with the recovery process.

Mental illness is different for everyone, however culture, traditions and beliefs can influence the way that you, your family and community respond to mental illness.  Your story can provide a role model for people from a similar background who are experiencing a mental illness.

Consumer stories assist in breaking down the stigma and stereotypes that can be associated with mental illness.

Your story can also allow service providers to better understand the experiences of CALD consumers and help us to improve our services.

They are also a great way of expressing yourself.

Click on the links below to read some of the consumer stories collected by the Transcultural Mental Health Centre.

  Andrej's Story         Andrew's Story              Branka's Story          Cholladda's Story



Clementina's Story      Hatices's Story            Kenneth's Story            Kitty's Story



                      Lily's Story                      Sherry's Story                      Tam's Story

                                 

If you would like to share your own story, read the our guidelines and contact us on (02) 9840 3800 or via email: Transcultural Mental Health Centre

Last Updated 02 Jul 2009