Beyond our Borders: Mental Illness in Romania

Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!Personal story updates include: case management team change; possible medication change; need for employment, and support to get there. (first 5 minutes of podcast)Then, a  conversation with Amedeea Enache, Exec. Director of Estuar Foundation in Romania, Board Member of Mental Health EuropeWe talk about:Deinstitutionalization, esp. After break from communism in 1989, then joining European Union in 2007 - where do patients go once discharged?Disparities between the urban and rural area in terms of services providedStigma/secrecy - people diagnosed, and their familiesEmployment for those with SMI -importance, availabilityAwareness in the field, who are the main actors, and what is the families and members involvementWhat our countries can learn from each otherLinks: https://estuar.org/ (it’s in Romanian, though) - facewbook page: https://www.facebook.com/estuarclubhouseEstuar Foundation was established in 1993 by Penumbra Association from Scotland and Romanian League of Mental Health and it is the first Romanian organization created for adults with mental health challenges. It's a network of day community care centers and accommodation services that were certified and recognized at local and national level.They work with:Families and friends of people with mentalhealth problemsCommunity membresAdults with mental health problemsRepresentatives of local and central authoritiesAdults with temporary problems of adjustmentand communicationMental health specialistsAbout our guest:A passionate professional, focused on achieving results, with eighteen years activity in serving communities and vulnerable groups. Ten years as director of social services provider NGO. Experience in organizational and project management, mental health services development, national and international partnerships development, human rights, and advocacy in mental health field.EDUCATION in US (current) 2020-21Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of MinnesotaHumphrey International Fellow, Affiliated with Fulbright ProgramSupport the showPlease share and support the podcast so we can reach more people who need the info and support.Want to know more?Join our facebook page  Our websites:Randye KayeMindy Greiling Miriam (Mimi) Feldman