Claire Jones knows well the pain and trauma shared this week by the distraught parents of Bondi shopping centre killer Joel Cauchi.It is the same diagnosis Claire's brother received, and his illness is something her family has lived with for most of her life.
The dreadful circumstances of last Saturday afternoon are now the subject of a police and coronial investigation. 500 Australian psychiatrists called for more mental health support, long before the Bondi Junction attack SANE chief executive Rachel Green says there needs to be more funding and better coordination of mental health services at state and federal levels.
Dr Morris says illicit drugs, such as cannabis, ice, speed and other stimulants, can aggravate schizophrenia. "We've had people come forward, requesting more support … which is the best thing that could have happened out of this tragic event," she said. Momentum offers group sessions and one-on-one coaching for people with mental health issues, and helps support people with more complex issues to feel connected, keep active and learn how to give back to the community."There can be people that live fantastic lives and great wellbeing who have schizophrenia and are on medication.
"When they closed down all the mental health centres, they left it for the families to deal with and the families are exhausted."Specialist says there may have been 'systemic failures' between authorities over the treatment of Joel Cauchi