AICAFMHA:
promoting mental health for young Australians
Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association Ltd
ABN 87 093 479 022
Joe's Diary - A SANE Guide for Young People
| Date update submitted | 6/6/01 |
| Program Title | Joe's Diary - A SANE Guide for Young People |
| Contact Person/s | Barbara Hocking |
| Organisation | SANE Australia |
| Address | PO Box 226 South Melbourne 3205 |
| State | VIC |
| barbara.hocking@sane.org | |
| Telephone | 03 9682 5933 |
| Facsimile | 03 9682 5944 |
| Program Description | Joe's Diary is a new guide from SANE Australia written
especially for young people. Researched and written in consultation with a team of young people, parents and mental health workers, it tells the story in a year in the life of Joe and his mother whohas schizophrenia, and how they both learn to cope with the effects of her illness. Aimed at the 10-14 year old age group, it deals with the issues of concern to any young person who has a relative or friend with a long-term mental illness. |
| Evaluation Information | Distribution of Guide and feedback from readers. |
| Evidence | Raft of published (mainly Children of Parents with Mental Illness ed Vicki Cowling) and original research through focus groups, small-scale surveys and discussions with workers in the field. |
| Any other information | Can be ordered through SANE's website at http://www.sane.org or by calling SANE on 03
9682 5933 Cost $7 + P&P |
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