Sandra Diminic

People with mental illness are especially vulnerable after they are discharged from hospital. From shutterstock.com

October 16, 2019

For people with a mental illness, loved ones who care are as important as formal supports

Emily Hielscher, The University of Queensland; James Graham Scott, QIMR Berghofer , and Sandra Diminic, The University of Queensland

People with mental illness are at their most vulnerable when they’re discharged from hospital. Without the support of family or friends at this time, they’re less likely to recover.

A study has for the first time provided a detailed profile of who mental health carers are and what they do. Rachel Young/Flickr

March 22, 2017

Here’s how much it would cost the government to pay everyone who takes care of family with mental illness

Sandra Diminic, The University of Queensland; Harvey Whiteford, The University of Queensland, and Peter Brooks, The University of Melbourne

A new study has for first time placed a dollar value on how much it would cost the government to replace those who unofficially care for family members with mental illness.

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For people with a mental illness, loved ones who care are as important as formal supports

Here’s how much it would cost the government to pay everyone who takes care of family with mental illness

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