NikNik | Senior Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

Hi all, Sometimes as people who want the best for people we care for, we feel a bit like this: What can we do if the person we care for doesn't want, or think, they need help? Join the conversation with special guests from Mind Australia Share you

Events and updates|Created 12 years ago

kenny66 | Senior Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

I was talking to a guy yesterday with PTSD and OCD. The new changes to the DSP which went through the parliament on Tuesday means that anyone on the DSP cant be overseas by no more than 28 days a year. If they stay longer than that they lose their DSP and

Our stories|Created 12 years ago

Grizzles | New Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

I have never been on a forum before but anyway. So I have had anxiety nearly my whole life but was only diagnosed with depression a year ago, and I managed to get it on track and used techniques such as mindfulness and self compassion... But for the last

Something’s not right|Created 12 years ago

Louise | Senior Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

Hi everyone, this is my first time here. I am feeling a bit lost and vulnerable. My son spent his 17th birthday in hospital with psychosis. Now 6 weeks later he's been diagnosed with Bipolar, though they have not ruled out schizophrenia. Both psychotic ep

Friends, families and carers|Created 12 years ago

2dream | Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

HI all new to his not sure how things work and not real good with words, so if i say something i shouldn't i will say sorry now. just wondering if someone has any idea about delusional disorder

Friends, families and carers|Created 12 years ago

Nitro64 | Casual Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

Hi All,I discovered this site today, and am looking forward to hearing other peoples accounts and advice. I'm a concerned sister (32), and would really appreciate it if I could get a better guage on how I can best support my sis.My dear sis (28) is curren

Friends, families and carers|Created 12 years ago

CherryBomb | Senior Contributor | Last message 9 years ago

I'm fairly sure most of us have been there. That gut-wrenching, hot-under-the-collar feeling of hearing someone else's insensitive remarks about MI. A lot of the time it can be our own friends and family trying to do right by us. Other times it can

Our stories|Created 12 years ago

starfishblue | Casual Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

i am not functioning very well at work.my depression is just debilitating I am under performing at work and everyday seems like i drag myself out of bed. i just cant function like i use to. i use to be known for getting things done but now i am nearly afr

Something’s not right|Created 12 years ago

Kiera80 | Senior Contributor | Last message 11 years ago

Hi everyone. I'm new here to the forums and was hoping to get a bit of advice on what I'm thinking of doing. I live with a younger sibling who I am currently a carer for. My sibling was diagnosed a few years ago with BPD amongst a few other th

Friends, families and carers|Created 12 years ago

Dexica | Casual Contributor | Last message 12 years ago

I am wowed by all your responses thank you soo much they all helped alot. has given me alot to think about. I have talked to my husband about this forum and the one like it for people who have a mental health issue lol the other side of the coi

Friends, families and carers|Created 12 years ago