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Why is being drugged and assaulted a so called symptom of schizophrenia. I have a diagnosis of schizophrenia for years and have always experienced discrimination by everyone i have ever disclosed it to. Because of schizophrenia i have never got any justic
Hi everyone, Type ‘mental illness’ into an internet image search and you will see pictures of people in the dark or in a corner, holding their head in their hands. Is this how Australians want mental illness to be portrayed? SANE Australia is asking what
Hi everyone on the forums. I have lived with many problems in my life, not many as I was young although they may have been present, since the breakup of my family around age 17 I started taking drugs, was on and off until I was 24 when I realised I n
A question I have been pondering for the past several months now - What happens when the relationship you had with a primary carer ends?In my case, I had been in a 5 and a half year relationship, which had become rocky, and then finally ended recently. Th
I am on borrowed time. Every experience I have had in my life has brought me to this moment. Justice and equality is my cause, and it's a cause I am willing to die for. In fact my soul has been dying for many years and the onl
Hi everyone,Just thought i would write a quick hello, to everyone here, i have been back at work full time for a couple of weeks now, well sort of, first week was a little broken up but coming up on first full week back, i am finding it really good someti
SANE is in the news at the moment for releasing a report on healthy aging with a mental illness. You can see an article here. It's caused a few heated comments from people who feel as if the challenges of their situation are being misunderstood or u
hi,I have been having bad voices that tell me to self harm, tonight is no different.
Hello Everyone,Ok, so i was pondering this thought earlier today, which started getting me down so i went for a drive to clear my head, now this usually works, i get in my car drive around aimlessly on my own for anywhere up to 3 hours, however today, no
This is my first post.Wondering if anyone on this forum has BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) or Body Dysmorphia? I'm a 26 yo female & have struggled with anxiety, depression & self image issues for around 8 years now.Over the past 18 months or so I'
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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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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