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I am a 24/7 live in career for my mother. Mother is 88 and has alchohol issues, she also takes me terribly fo granted and is unbelievably unappreciative. Mother was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2008. My older sister takes Mother to a
Hi All, I am posting this because I am feeling incredibly lost and need some advice from people who may have gone through some of these issues before. My partner (who I have been with just over a year) is a soldier in the Army and has been for 15 y
My daughter is in a domestic violence relationship and has tried to leave twice in the past month but keeps going back. She has 2 young sons who are being affected by this situation. 2 days ago she asked me if the boys could live with me temporarily so th
When I married my husband his son was in his early teens. At that stage things on the whole appeared to be OK although his son spent a lot of time playing computer games and was socially very awkward. When he was in late teens his anxiety worsened an
First post - Just a bit of a vent.... but also wondering if others have found useful support groups in WA for families of depressed people? I am so weary of the cycle my husband goes through, from being reasonably okay on meds until some stress bui
After about 5 years of debilitating anxiety my 18 year old daughter has finally got a diagnosis of schizophrenia last month. In a way I see it as a relief (the diagnosis) as I have known how seriously ill she is and now on her new medication is working. M
My Life Partner who struggles with Mental Health issues has recently had a huge breakthrough and has significantly improved in his mood and his ability to be in the present moment. I am so happy for him as he has been working feverishly to improve.
HI guys does anyone have any ideas on how i could arrange for a community nurse to come to my house just as a short term thing? im trying to organise for next year however im not really finding any information on how i would go about organising one
When I married my husband his son was in his early teens. At that stage things on the whole appeared to be OK although his son spent a lot of time playing computer games and was socially very awkward. When he was in late teens his anxiety wo
Hi, I’m new to the forum so apologies if I’ve posted this in the wrong place. My best friend has schizophrenia on both sides of her family, including her mum, and recently told me that during a recent period of significant stress/depression, she ha
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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.
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