Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2021

Media Release

Millions of dollars urgently need to be ploughed into Australia’s dysfunctional mental health system warns the not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA).

CEO Tony Stevenson says a staggering 50% of people with schizophrenia now attempt suicide. 

He points out a recent study revealed 95% of participants said they had experienced stigma and discrimination.

Data reveals 45% of all Australians will experience a mental disorder at some point … and 1 in 5 Australians have experienced a mental disorder in the past 12 months.

This year’s MIFA campaign highlights there is way too much stigma around schizophrenia and it is critical the ridiculous myths around the condition are busted.