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I know I am probably not the first to think this but the funeral expenses in Australia are a bit out there. The actual funeral itself can be taxing mentally with a lot of emotional strain, but the financial strain can add to that as well. I kn
Hi everyone, will so much happening atm i think nows a good time to try to find some positives in the day. i know how extremely challanging this might be on some days but even if its something as simple as reading a chapter of your favourite book, doing a
Literally! If only more health professionals truly knew the battles of mental health. I'm sure some do but it's such a relief when someone gets it. So glad peer workers are so vital now.
Update 2025: Last month, I drove my car into the corner of my parents' house while struggling with high testosterone levels and severe loneliness. I've been feeling paranoid that society or the community doesn’t want me near women. I acted out o
I get it now. I am A social worker, worked with many people addicted to things and I finally get it. This system is broken, what do you do when you've tried literally every angle for help and used all your tools to cope and still feel like you're no
Hello I am newly diagnosed here. We beginning with prioritising ndis for sda but I'm open tips, experiences, let me know your thoughts
Would anyone be down to play video games during the long weekend? Possibly some battlefield...Maybeeeee some webfishing?
I think practicing self-love and self-care involves cultivating a deep sense of compassion and respect for ourselves, which can lead us to accept ourselves. This can begin with setting aside time for activities that nourish both our body and mind, such as
It is essential to have self-acceptance to get rid of our issues regarding body image. Achieving self-acceptance and increasing self-love involves a combination of mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical habits. One can start by practicing self-awaren
Forgiveness is important because it benefits both the person forgiving and the one being forgiven. Forgiveness matters because it allows us to heal emotionally, leading to improved relationships, personal growth, better mental health, inner peace, compass
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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