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Hi everyone, As some of you may recall, SANE recently asked for people to respond to a survey about images that depict mental health and illness. The survey has since closed and we are crunching numbers. We are looking forward to sharing the results in th
It makes such a difference to me as a survivor of bipolar (and rough ups and downs over 20 years) to see people like Stephen Fry and John Brogden come out and publicly tell their story.I want to thank them for their leadership and encourage others to also
Just cheer up, get over it, there’s nothing wrong, grown men don’t cry, it’s your job. All words I’ve heard and even said to others. I served in the Police for 10 years. I have dealt with my share of mental illness patients, 504’s or spoons as referred to
My husband died while I was in hospital. I wasn't with him and neither were our children...He died in hospital, where he knew no one, and with no one with him...I would ring and speak with him at least twice a day, and the day he died, when I rang, I was
Hi EveryoneHere is a little story of how important it is to never give up on someone with a mental illnessA young man was walking along the beach at dawn. Ahead of him he saw an old man picking up starfishand tossing them into the waves. At last the young
Wondering about the commuty's thoughts on whether dogs help with depression and anxiety? I LOVE dogs but am a bit worried that the extra work might be too much at times I feel overwhlemed... But then, would the uncomplicated love and attention compensate
I have no friends! My ex wife ejected me out of the house just prior to a Laminectomy and then Hip replacement. She had finally returned to work after having 4 kids over 20 years and was earning 200K. A lot more than me as a ptimary school teach
Hi everbodyFirst up well done to the ABC for another opportunity to create mental health awareness which i will come back to shortly after a little bit about myself.I was diagnosed with biploar disorder back in november 2011 but experienced the ups and do
Hi everyone,Just signed up today, so many stories and situations I can relate to on here. I have suffered depression and anxiety for about 25yrs. It's been so bad I've been told to take time off work, doctors orders, and not sure when I can go back. So ov
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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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.
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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