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Hi everyone, I really need some support or perspective because I’m feeling completely overwhelmed. My parent, who has a schizophrenia diagnosis, is currently in an inpatient mental health facility. I’ve been struggling a lot with how the staff are managin
Hey guys, I am new here. My dad is 65 years old who has schizophrenia for 20 years. In 2018, he got a visit from the police and paramedics taking him to the mental hospital because of his worsening condition (he hasn’t been taking meds for years) After be
Hello I am a father and I love my 15 year old son.I have recently found out he has been suicidal for some time now.I have also recently found out that he is unsure of his sexuality and feels he may be transgender.I straight away told him that he will alwa
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I started the schizophrenia carer rollercoaster 15 months ago when my 19 year old son was diagnosed. I won't give the horror story of attempting to access private psychiatric care, eventual referral to NSW community team, inpatient stays and now back to c
Good evening everyone :)I'm 23 and currently work part-time and do university full-time and for the last few years my youngest brother has been going through increasingly complex mental health issues.This last Monday he got admitted into an inpatient faci
Hi. Have only just found this forum, but it looks like there is a lot of knowledge, wisdom and experience out there.I had a longer post here originally but I think I may have overshared. The situation we are in supporting my son and my grandkids is ridicu
Hi Troopers battling everyday! im new, have been a carer for my husband and daughter for the past 7years. My daughter’s chronic health was the one that impacted me the most. She was 22 years old when diagnosed with a rare condition. 7 years of hospital st
New here? Welcome to the SANE Friends, Family and Carers Forums! We are so happy you found us and have joined our wonderful community. There are lots of people here like you who are supporting a family member, friend or loved one, and who can underst
A close relative is currently sectioned in a mental health unit and one of his main issues is religious psychosis. He barrages everyone around him (Removed by moderator) tries to convert everyone, is very dogmatic & extreme about it. Has anyone else d
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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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