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Hi, I'm carer for a family member suffering from schizophrenia. I've got them registered on the NDIS and managed to get "support coordination" included in the NDIS plan. Support coordinators help 'customers' and carers implement their plan by finding serv
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I've been with my boyfriend more than 5 years. He's always had a bit of a temper, but nothing extreme enough to worry about. In the past two years I've noticed some changes in his behaviour that really worry me. (He is in his late 20s - early 30s) He's be
Hello! My better half has been home from the psych ward since December (after two relapses in November 2019 due to not taking meds), He has been doing so much better albeit major side effects from his meds and residual psychosis. He is a diagnosed paranoi
Does anyone ever think about leaving their relationship (when they are the Carer) and feel guilty? Is this normal? I feel like I'm always in two minds about it and I end up feeling depressed. There are times where I never think about leaving but then ther
Hi all I met my partner almost 2 years ago. In the very beginning it was beautiful, unique and we were both instantly connected. He was, and still is, undeniably, my soulmate. he had told me about his past relationships, every ex had cheated on him.
hi there,Just found SANE (god knows why it's taken me so long) and thought I might as well try my luck here, given that health professionals and mental health crisis units are currently failing me 😞 I'm by no means "the greatest star" btw, but this i
Dear friends, My beautiful daughter with schizoaffective conditon had a 4 month psychosis in 2018 culminating in ECT. This was her first presentation of mental illness. The psychosis was triggered by the wrong antidepressant and TMS. . She ha
Hi, am looking for any help in setting boundaries for my 34-year-old son. Has been living with me (mother) for 5 years now. Unemployed, drinks, gambles, stays out all night at times & I sometimes think he is dead in the gutter somewhere. I feel as tho
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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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