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Everyday, I live in uncertainty a to whether we are going to have a happy regular day, or one filled with stress, sorrow and brittleness. X is fully employed, the world thinks X is lovely, wonderfully social,, but at home X falls apart. Lived with X
Hi all, there's a terrific Federally Govt funded website http://raisingchildren.net.au/ which has great resources for raising children from newborns to teens. Has some terrific resources on teens and mental health and definitely worth a visit.
I am very aware of how my mental illness may effect my children. I choose to look upon this as a silent blessing for my children as they are getting the education, understanding & awareness that I believe will make them more resilient, compassionate &
Hello fellow carersMy husband and I are very concerned about the budget.1. We are self-funded retirees but not on a high income so the pension aspect does not affect us but I am in a support group where many others are pensioners. Like us, they contribute
When things don't seem right, I can't be certain every time I'm doing the right thing. When is it best to step back and let things take their own course? Stepping in too soon can escalate a situation that might resolve itself, it's so often hard to tell!
Hi Everybody, I have lived with medication for Sz for over 30 years now and looking back I think I most likely had mental health issues from about the age of 15 or 16, at least in the last two years of high school you could say I was depressed somewhat. T
For anyone wanting to know more about peer support, the Centre of excellence in Peer Support is a really good website to check out. This project is based in Victoria and the website provides lots of information about the evidence base for peer suppo
My partner has Bipolar Type II and a history of Eating Disorders and self harm. I suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. We both have a seperate pschologist and psychiatrist who provide us with specialised treatment and
Hi everyone. I notice that there are a few people who don't know where to turn for initial help. Here is a very useful link to the National Mental Health Consumer & Carer Forum. Here you can find specific organisations as well as a list of Peak
The Wesley Report "Giving Disability Carers A Break" reveals that disability carers are extremely resilient and resourceful, but their mental and physical well-being would decline significantly if support services disappeared or were diminished, a new Not
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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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