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Hi All,I am a new member of these forums and this is my first post.I came across the SANE forums as a result of a search for BPD advocacy services within Australia. I am someone with a BPD diagnosis amongst others and, having advocated for my own treatmen
Hi everyone,This is Jaime and Kirsten from Being, the Mental Health and Wellness Consumer Advisory Group. We're currently preparing a response for the Law Reform Commission's review of the Guardianship Act (NSW) and would greatly appreciate
With the changes brought about by the Fifth Mental Health Plan, many people are left trying to figure out what this means for them. What are the changes? How does this impact accessing services? How do you find information?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-17/most-nursing-home-residents-denied-psychological-care/8186546Apparently nursing home residents can't get psychological help. 😞
In general,do you think Psychiatrists speak up enough regarding1.Stigma reduction or2. The respectful,dignified treatment of people in Psychiatric Wards?I can think of a number who do.For example,the Psychiatrist who exposed to the media that this Governm
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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