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Hi, My ex-wife has been experiencing mental health issues for a number of years.Between us, we have 3 adult children (25, 22, 20) and my ex-wife does not communicate with any of us.However, I know that she has been stood down at work on No-Pay
Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. My siblings and I are really struggling at the moment. Our Mum has had mental health issues for as long as I can remember but she does not acknowledge this. Our Dad passed away 2 years ago and her mental health has sig
Looking for support and to connect with other mothers of adult children. I’m the support person/carer for my daughter.
Hello all,I am a carer of my partner who is struggling with major depression, and suicidal thoughts. I am struggling to find ways in which I can support them. They do not like to talk about their struggles as it makes them feel so much worse, so we don't.
Hi I don’t even know where to start. I’m here because I don’t want to talk to and upset other family /friends. My psychologist is great but I feel like I’m justifying why I stay with my partner and I just want to touch base with others who may have s
Hi. I am a newbie. I'm elderly and struggling to use this forum as I am not tech savvy. Forgive me my mistakes . I have just driven 7 days to come and care for my terminally ill son. He is in a manic state and is possibly in psychosis. I'm struggling to n
Hi there, I have a younger brother who has been different for a few years now. Over the last six months, he has withdrawn completely. He spends most of his time in his room, only leaves the house after 6 pm and returns after midnight, only eats in his bed
Hi,My brother has been admitted involuntary into mental health unit. I have been supporting him for about 18 years and we see no end in sight as he has always refused to seek help for his mental health. He has spent 7 months in custody, being wr
Hi, I have a 39 year-old son with mental health issues who has lived with me for the last 9 years. He has been on a DSP for the last 4 years. He has severe social anxiety among meeting criteria of Schizoid personality disorder, Agoraphobia, major Depressi
Hi everyone, Where to start... well, I'm the parent of two teens (19m and 17m). My oldest has significant neurological and mental health issues, including ASD, intellectual disability, anxiety, OCD, and atypical anorexia. Because of where
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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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