Sandy Jeffs

Sandy Jeffs is a prominent Australian mental health advocate, poet, and author who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1976. After struggling with her condition, she became a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and anti-stigma campaigns, proudly identifying as a 'public loony.' Jeffs has emphasized the need for a more nuanced understanding of schizophrenia, criticizing media portrayals that link the condition with violence and criminality. She has expressed concern about the impact of the recent Bondi Junction inquest on public perceptions of schizophrenia and the stigma faced by those living with the condition.