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Stevie White-McQuillan volunteers for Rethink

Who has influenced you the most?
My partner. He lives for the moment and sees the humour in bad situations.

Which professional has helped you most?
Colleen, a mental health nurse. She reached out with kind words during my stay in a secure unit when no one else seemed to be listening.

What one thing would you change about care services in your area?
Having an out-of-hours service.

What would make your life better?
Owning a Tesla Roadster electric sports car. At 0-60 in four seconds you get all the speed and none of the guilt.

What event most changed your life?
Having a psychotic episode.

What is your dream date?
Brad Pitt covered in ice-cream.

What is your greatest achievement?
Keeping on the healthy side of schizophrenia.

Where did you have the most fun?
On holiday in Mexico swimming with dolphins and manatees.

What makes you angry?
Discrimination, especially when people hide it in humour and jokes.

Who do you most admire?
Nelson Mandela. Despite all he’s been through he seems so optimistic and kind.

How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who enjoyed life to the full.

What is the most important lesson you have learned?
Be positive.