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Hi @Saffy ***************************************************************************************************************************** You wrote: I'm new! I'm a carer for my partner when she has episodes of mental illness. She doesn't have a clear
It's been just over a week since having found my 23 year old sister in the kitchen self harmed. Not many could have imagined how someone so loving, vibrant and seemingly carefree could partake in an act of utter self destruction. She has been diagnosed wi
Hi everyone,I'm only new at this single mum with 2 teenage kids, my son has had anxiety for the last year or so!Got extremely bad after he broke up with his gf of 3years!He is withdrawn not eating much:( very angry and agitated, he is in his room praying
He has been unmedicated for 2 years the voices and personalities are becoming more and more evident. He won't see anyone, he doesn't think it is an issue. How can I get him medicated if he won't help himself..... any advice would help
My daughter is 38 and attempted to take her life about 10 weeks ago. Since then it has been an ongoing saga of sadness. I had to call 000 a few weeks after that attempt and she was admitted to hospital again but released 2 days later. Now she refuses to t
Just looking for shared experiences from carers about when it's time to leave the relationship. I've been with my partner for 10 years (married for 7) who was quite open in discussing the depression (leading to hospitalisation) that he suffered long befor
Hi all,Iam in need of some advice of who has been we're I've been, I've been with my partner for 2 years we have both come from nasty relationships with 3 children each. After a long year of tears and frustration I said to my partner I know there's someth
I strongly believe my mother has bipolar disorder or a form Mania and refuses to believe that there is anything wrong. She has had depression over the years, and only once got help and stayed at a hospital to be assessed and seek professional help. Unfort
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Hello, I'm a first time poster here.My husband has schizoaffective disorder. He hasn't had psychotic symptoms for many years but now presents as anxious, depressed & aggressive.His illness is never well controlled but has been getting worse over the l
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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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