What Is MIE?

Mental Illness Education Queensland (MIE-Q) is an

Australian wide program aimed at educating high school

students about the experience of mental illness, risk

behaviour and early warning signs as well as providing

information about where to go for help. The School

Education program aims to counter the myths and

misunderstanding surrounding mental illness and to

encourage an awareness amongst young people of

mental health in relation to themselves, their families

and friends.

 How Does It Work?

A presentation team of two trained people, one of whom is a relative, friend or person who has lived with mental illness, works with a class of students for about one hour. The presenters provide some clear definition of mental illness and speak about their own experiences and insights gained through living with mental illness.

 At the conclusion of the workshop, students are given a set of Class Notes on the issues discussed and teachers are asked to complete an evaluation form on the presentation.

How Do I Get involved?

Any interested person can become involved in the program either as a presenter or a behind the scenes assistant. A two-day training session for people interested in participating in this program are conducted regularly. 

 All individuals, family members,  & mental health workers welcome.

If you would like some more information or  want to be involved in this exciting and highly  successful program , contact Ursula  O’Donnell or Philippa Harris on 4725 3664