Within You, Without You - A Schizophrenia story

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A feature profiling the life of Schizophrenia sufferer Richard Schweizer, one of Australia's most eloquent and active patient ambassadors and one of our most gifted. This Mini-Documentary delves into the mind of a schizophrenic person and analyses the negative effects of stigmatisation on their lives.

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"It is as hard for the individual to accept the disorder as it is for other family members."

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