A story about my campaign against smoking bans in psych wards was broadcast tonight on Channel 7 news. Check it out!
I was pleased with the report and felt it was very fairly balanced. I would have liked the chance to reply to Fiona Sharkie from Quit Victoria at the end of the report. So here's my reply:
"Fiona, I absolutely agree that everyone at the hospital has the right to a smokefree environment. That's why I'm asking the Alfed to install small smoking shelters in the courtyards attached to the psychiatric wards. This would allow smokers (who make up 80% of all psych patients) to smoke, and non smokers to enjoy the rest of the courtyard. Problem solved."
Smoking bans are being implemented in psychiatric wards (including outdoor areas) all over Australia, forcing involuntary mental health patients to quit smoking against their will. These bans increase distress amongst people already in severe crisis, impede recovery and put people at risk. This cause aims to get these bans repealed, and smoking areas re-established in suitable outdoor areas.
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