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Have we over complicated mental health? Are we anticipating technology or someone else to solve our issues maybe even in the form of a drug?Are we so disconnected from each other, our communities and our environment in modern society?Is asking for h
My nickname used to be bouncy,mainly because of being full of life and love. Now,I have gradually list my passion for anything. Yesterday..the last text message I saw was ' why don't you have any proper knives in this house?' (you can guess why) and today
Good morning all, Just back from walking my 'puppy'. She's actually 3 but with four kids she will always be my baby. (she doesn't talk back, appreciates everything I do and is always happy to see me, so yes, she's the spoilt one!)I have posted the re
The Adverse Childhood Experience Study (ACES) was conducted in the United States back in the 1990's. It was a huge survey that looked at childhood trauma experiences involving 17,000 participants. What that study found was groundbreaking as it
Son, 31, drops things on the floor and doesn't ever pick thm up. I come home from work (he doesn't work)at 10 pm and have to clean my way to a space in the kitchen. Things that fell on the floor (and thats cutlery, food, bandaids,whatever) stays on the fl
I've been thinking about how to support young carers, and this is an idea that i think could be really beneficial! Establishing an educational program in schools that supports young carers.Young carers need to be supported so that they can complete t
I am very new to this so bear with me. I have been on and off with the same partner for almost 4 years now. He was diagnosed with bpd & adhd last year and Im pretty sure he has some narcissistic traits. Our relationship has had alot of ups and downs,
After being married for 20 years to a man I just thought was eccentric and getting to a point where I thought often about how I could leave the relationship my husband was diagnosed with bipolar after a terrifying (for me) psychotic episode. Finally we fo
As part of my son’s intake assessment for residential care/school I have been asked to provide an extensive history going right back to infancy. I have decided to present all the info in a chronological way. In doing this I’ve had to go back and find that
I have just recently been subject to a barrage of advice from individuals who clearly do not understand depression. Depression as I have come to know varies and exists on a spectrum. There are many different types of depression, however, those
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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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