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Hi This is my first post and I appreciate being able to use a service such as this. My father is 79, lives alone, and has struggled with depression for most of his life. He refuses to get any professional help even though I have asked and pleaded with him
Hello everyone. My first time here and I hope to find support and understanding. My story is almost too sad to speak about but I have to try. From the time my two children were born I knew there was something 'different' about them. Particularly the young
Hey there, I'm new here and a bit nervous posting. I feel like it's so hard talking to people that haven't experienced the ups and downs of living with someone with mental illness and it's hard to find good support systems sometimes. I would love to hear
Hi All, Im new here and was just hoping to find some advice. My boyfriend has recently discolsed to me that hes suffers with anxiety disroder and depression as well as aspergers syndrome. Was wondering if anyone had some helpful tips for supporting him
Hi, I'm wondering if there is anyone on here that has experience dealing with (preferably living with) somone with Schizoid personality disorder. My middle-aged brother suffers from sever mental illness, and has previously been diagnosed many years ago wi
My name is Lynda, I'm 'Pip' on the forums. I'm 65, 66 in about 9 months. I've had to struggle most of my life just to get to where I am today. I suffered debilitating depression which has led to countless attempts to 'end'. The las
Greetings brothers and sisters of HumanityI acknowledge that some of you reading this are going through the rough seas, that some of you may be on the very last thread, and the thoughts of suicide on the surface may seem like a very reasonable option cons
hi all first time posting, i've considering joining and posting for a while now and i guess the situation finally reached a point where i have to do this. My wife has been diagnosed with OCD for a few years now. her biggest issue is with safety eit
Hi all. I'm new to this forum and after reading a few of the posts am quite sure I'm in the right place. I care for my husband (married for 5 years, together 12), who hasnt got a concrete diagnosis but was tentatively diagnosed with bipolar on his
How do you continue to help your child when at every turn they push you away and blame you for everything that doesn't go to their plan. My 33 year old daughter had her first child when she was 19 and now has 4 children ranging in age from 14 to 7. Her re
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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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