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Dissociative Disorders: An Introduction for Families Seeking Support
Few mental health conditions are as widely misunderstood, or as distorted by film and television, as the dissociative disorders. For families watching a loved one lose time, feel unreal, or seem to become a different person, it can be frightening and bewildering. Yet these are recognised, treatable conditions, and dissociative disorders are more common than many people assume, with lifetime prevalence estimates ranging from around 9 to 18 per cent (Boyer et al., 2022). Unders
Mick Slockwitch
Jul 215 min read


OCD: What It Really Is, and How the Right Support Helps
OCD is far more than a quirk about tidiness, it can be exhausting and genuinely disabling. Here's what obsessive-compulsive disorder really involves, and how recovery-oriented NDIS support helps people reclaim everyday life.
Mick Slockwitch
Jul 145 min read


Borderline Personality Disorder: Beyond the Stigma, Toward Recovery.
"Borderline personality disorder" is a misleading name for a condition too often dismissed as manipulative or untreatable, when in fact half of people living with it achieve full recovery. This week: what BPD really looks like, and what recovery-oriented NDIS support in Geelong can offer.
Mick Slockwitch
Jul 75 min read


PTSD and Complex Trauma: A Recovery-Oriented Approach to Support in Geelong
Around one in nine Australians will live with post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives, and for many the effects ripple through work, relationships and the simple business of getting through a day. PTSD NDIS Geelong support is not about “fixing” someone, it is about walking alongside people as they rebuild a life that feels like their own. Understanding what trauma does, and what genuine support looks like, is the first step. ` Understanding PTSD and comple
Mick Slockwitch
Jun 225 min read


Living with Depression: NDIS Support for Major Depressive Disorder
Depression is more than a low mood, it can quietly reshape how a person manages everyday life. We unpack what major depressive disorder really is, how it shows up day to day, and what genuinely helpful, recovery-oriented NDIS support looks like in Geelong and surrounding areas.
Mick Slockwitch
Jun 154 min read


CHIME and Change: Building Hope and Opportunity for People with Psychosocial Disability
From connection and hope to empowerment and meaning, CHIME shows what true recovery can look like for people with psychosocial disability. This article explores how small shifts in support can create big changes in people’s lives.
Mick Slockwitch
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Understanding Psychosocial Disabilities: What It Means and Why It Matters
Many Australians live with psychosocial disability, yet it’s often misunderstood. Learn what it really means, break down common myths, and discover how recovery-focused support can change lives.
Mick Slockwitch
Nov 19, 20253 min read
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