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Our Turn to Speak is a national survey that seeks to understand the life experiences of people living with severe and complex mental health issues in Australia.

If you are living with complex mental health issues, you can complete the survey online now or make a time to complete the survey via phone interview from Monday, 11 November 2019, between 9am–8pm (AEDT), Monday–Friday. Click here to make a booking.

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Middle-aged adults with borderline personality disorder potentially at higher risk for heart attacks, study says

Researchers analysed health data from 1295 participants recruited in southwestern Pennsylvania and found a significant link between BPD and increased cardiovascular risk. These findings have important implications for primary care doctors and mental health professionals who treat patients with BPD and possibly suggesting exercise and lifestyle changes.

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28 October 2019

Our turn to speak survey

Middle-aged adults with borderline personality disorder potentially at higher risk for heart attacks, study says

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