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So sad that Jade's daughter witnessed her mum being killed
DBM responded to incorrect post in error.So sad that Jade's daughter witnessed her mum being killed![]()
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The head of Australia's peak mental health body has resigned over what he labelled government inaction following decades of underfunding and inattention.
The health of the nine-month-old baby who was stabbed in the Bondi Junction attack on Saturday has improved again, with her condition upgraded to stable at Sydney Children's Hospital this afternoon.
NSW Health officials made the announcement this afternoon, after the child had previously been in a serious but stable condition.
Elizabeth Young, writing in The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday, said it was “shameful” how her family found out about Jade’s death.
“Members of my family recognised Jade and her husband Noel in uncensored vision being played on a mainstream TV news feed, with vision of Jade lying on the ground at the shopping centre, receiving CPR,” she wrote.
“The vision, shared on social media and picked up — and used by — multiple news media programs shared my daughter’s final moments with millions. Finding out that a loved one has been murdered is a horror that I do not wish on anyone. But seeing the vision of their last moments and knowing it has been broadcast to millions of people is an appalling breach of privacy and an insult to human dignity.”
Sadly, the media were merely reporting on an unfolding incident. That's there job. But such a tragic way for her family to find out.
“Catch you.” That’s what the assailant Joel Cauchi, 40, said to Liya Barko, 35, after he knifed her.
Good for you, for facing your troubles and getting the help you deserved. Mental illness often comes with lack of insight, which keeps some from recognizing they are sick. All the best in life to you!Finding the right drug regime is so hard. It took about a year to get right. I take only two meds- I'm open about it in a setting, like here, where people have had grace and courtesy. I was on lithium and endep, nil side effects except weight gain- even with balanced diet and exercise. I found in my bipolar support group that another drug was effective for migraines too. I don't get side effects from either medication, very pleased.
However, I'm lucky, with Bipolar 2, I don't hear voices or get psychosis, but certainly impaired thinking and I made decisions which were not good. At the time of diagnosis, I had also had a PRN or as needed seroquel- for panic attacks or sometimes I'd be unable to control an emotion, ugh don't miss that, but would absolutely knock me out. I don't use it, but for people who do- I can see why the turn to illicit drugs. There are other medications that have significant side effects- the injections and tablets- significant weight gain (which can lead to other co-morbid conditions), and excessive drowsiness.
I note that the perpetrator was incredibly thin, so I'm curious to see his toxicology.
The coroner will have recommendations, one or two of which will be about mental health.
The lingering question(s) that has come up in this thread is the use of compliance and non-compliance.
This is the most difficult and ethical issue. How can this have been prevented? Why did so many people die because of one man? What is the precedence of previous rampage killings in Australia where mental health was the causation? (I actually didn't find that many studies).
Lastly, the coroner will also enlist an independent panel of experts who will also have an opinion. The hearing is going to take a sig amount time to prepare for and take months to investigate.
A 40 year study of homicide by people with schizophrenia was done by researchers from Macquarie uni but on the Russian Federation. (3.0%).
Stats here:
Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder, which affects between 150,000 and 200,000 Australians.
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Rates of homicide and homicide associated with severe mental illness in NSW between 1993 and 2016 - PubMed
The fall in conviction for homicide offences in the last 24 years has not been matched by a reduction in NGMI homicide verdicts. More assertive treatment of emerging psychosis and comorbid substance use disorders, and improved continuity of care of chronic psychosis might prevent some homicides.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia do not have 'split personalities' and they are not intellectually disabled.www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Sadly, the media were merely reporting on an unfolding incident. That's there job. But such a tragic way for her family to find out.
The fine line between reporting an incident and creating a sensational news release lies in the balance between factual accuracy and responsible journalism. While reporting an incident involves presenting the facts accurately and objectively, sensationalising the news for dramatic effect or ratings can undermine the integrity of journalism.Sadly, the media were merely reporting on an unfolding incident. That's there job. But such a tragic way for her family to find out.
However they were filming as 'breaking news'. No editing, just filming what is happening at the moment. Sadly, that is the modern day media. I would like to see the day where they done use adjectives. Let the public decide if it is catastrophic.The fine line between reporting an incident and creating a sensational news release lies in the balance between factual accuracy and responsible journalism. While reporting an incident involves presenting the facts accurately and objectively, sensationalising the news for dramatic effect or ratings can undermine the integrity of journalism.