Campaigns
2007 What you do makes the difference. Television campaign
Workplace
Transcript
Susan: I knew that Aubrey had bipolar disorder but um - you know, it was no big deal to me.
Aubrey: She just treated me like everybody else and that is what you want a boss to do, or an employer to do.
Having someone that walks along side you and just says, "yip you can do it and I expect you to do it" really makes a big difference.
Susan: He can teach us all about - awareness and acceptance - and of not being afraid.
Aubrey: Susan provided me with an opportunity and I took it with two hands and I'm always going to be grateful for that.
Susan: The greatest gift Aubrey gave all of us was the ability to be able to talk about it.
Voice Over
For people with mental illness, the biggest barrier to recovery is discrimination.
What you do makes the difference.
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What you do makes the difference.
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Like Minds logo, information service 0800 102 107 (number in video is outdated), website: www.likeminds.org.nz
Characters
Dame Susan Devoy and Aubrey
Plot
Dame Susan Devoy and Aubrey talk about awareness and acceptance of the experience of mental illness - and the importance of being able to talk about it.
