Mental Health

DSO CoMHWA brought peers together to share ideas for improving mental health and wellbeing, drawing on the wisdom of their lived experience of mental health distress and recovery and contributing to a welcoming peer-led community event.

These views have been captured in a video and accompanying report to the new Minister for Mental Health, Hon. Roger Cook MLA, the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia, and to share findings with the broader sector and community.

The overarching finding of this report is that mental health solutions lie far more in growing resilience and everyday life opportunities for people affected. While there may be a role for clinical, hospital supports, most of the journey occurs beyond clinic doors, and this is where investment will build better futures.

Our Bring Your Voice video shows how deeply mental health matters as something worth taking care of within ourselves, and through how we support the people around us. It captures key themes shared on the day. Above all, it highlights the hope and resilience of people who are meeting the challenges of distress… and emerging stronger.

You are encouraged to share this video and report with friends, families and networks to ensure the voice of people with lived experience is continued to be heard and acted upon.