By Year 10, her physical and mental health had declined rapidly, leading to several months in a general hospital before she was moved to the Pegasus Ward at Hopewood. “Although a psychiatric unit is a scary place for any teenager to be, Hopewood did its best to be a place of support and recovery. I also have distinct memories of a staff member who called everybody ‘ducky’. It is still the early stages of that journey, but I’m really excited to start my Forensic Psychology and Mental Health MSc, the next step towards reaching my goal.” Joseph Sullivan, Care Group Director, Mental Health, said:“Evie’s story is a powerful reminder of why compassionate, person-centred care matters.