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hi, I have been diagnosed with depression???? I have found my G.P. to be as helpful as a washing machine mechanic trying to fix a broken down Formula 1 car, I feel like I have an illness never seen before, but if I did have depression there seems to be pl
I believe part of the reason why Psychiatry is 30 years behind in regards to advances is due to seperation between Psychiatry,Neurology,Endocrinology etc...There are countless studies that show that in some people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective di
Sane forums guidelines do not allow me to post a link regarding it here due to It showing abusive hospital treatment,however the petition can be found on the change.org website and typing James Pascoe in the search box.
Some people with mental illnesses have a life span of approximately 20 years lower then other people,and even lower then Aboriginals.It's primarily due to neglect from doctors.Articles/studies like the below have been coming out for years,but no one takes
Just read an article about a young lady in SA who was admitted to a hospital Mental Ward, he mother called it a dirty drunk tank. Her mother stated that when she finally saw her daughter she was "shackled" hands and feet. This young lady had had a mental
Maybe... We can't fix our mental health but we can improve our physical health? We can't fix our mental health but we can improve our self expression? We can't fix our mental health but we can learn to dance? We can't fix our ment
Hi, I am struggling, With everything at the moment Are my thoughts real are they being translated by my brain into what they are meant to be or are they coming through scrambled?? I have been living with my parents for close to 2 months now after my separ
Hi Everyone, My User Name is Pie, But my Real Name is Kylie, I have been Diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety, Recently My Dad has Had an Accident and Totalled His Car, He wasn't Hurt, But now has Severe Depression, He had it Before in 2002 when my Mum a
To have a family,children and husband and for it to be very different to the way I grew up .Growing up I lived with fear, fear of so many things,anger rage confrontations,being abused,intruders,fear of failure.I felt unloved and unlovable Well I left my h
No, I suspect like many people on this forum,my best friend has four legs is furry and purrs (sorry dog lovers. Ive had one of those but that's another story) My first encounter was at the age of about three. A tabby kitten called Tiggy.(I have no id
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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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