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12 - Psycho Social Disabilities Travel with Charlene Sunkel

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Our host, Lois Strachan, chats to Charlene Sunkel who is the Founder and CEO of the Global Mental Health Peer Network. Charlene was diagnosed with Schizophrenia, one of the most severe mental illnesses, which led to her career in promoting the rights of people with psycho-social disabilities with a strong human-rights focus. Charlene serves on a number of national and international boards and committees and travels extensively, mostly for work, at least once a month.

Our service provider spotlight takes us to the Greenpoint Urban Park.

This episode was edited by Deirdre Gower using the Hindenburg software: www.hindenburg.com

29 Apr 2019 English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit Presented by Lois Strachan

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