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Good morning, Thank you for adding me. My son was admitted to the hospital with a psychotic episode. We didn't see it was coming. A physically healthy, smart boy is depressed, could not sleep for 48 hours. He was so exhausted m
hi guys, Im new to this so hello 🙂 I have recently had a motorcycle accident I broke my ribs and arm which caused me to have to take time off work as a plumber, I recently resigned and all my family and friends expect me to be perfectly fine ev
Often we think about our failures, what we haven't done, that we messed it up, we didn't even try, etc. A lot of negative self talk. It leaves us feeling pretty shitty. But here is place we can talk about our achievements. Focus on what we have
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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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