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I'm in my second term of Dungeons and dragons at minds at play and i thought it was just the way i look that people don't like, but on the online games i don't show my fa ... Read more

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Peer Group Chat // Moving Towards Conflict // Thursday 16th May 2024, 7-8:30PM AEST

On Thursday 16th May 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Moving Towards Conflict.   In this chat, we will be discuss ... Read more

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Hi! My young adult kiddo was involuntarily admitted on Sunday after a long stint in emergency. They appear to be experiencing schitzoaffective disorder but still to ... Read more

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I am seeking advice on how to handle a 'hoarding obsession'. My 50-year-old daughter has schizophrenia. She lives independently, which is good.  But she has the ... Read more

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