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I am a healthcare worker who has suffered through the pandemic and am now struggling with myself.I am also scared to reach out to providers because of the massive stigma in my industry..Is there anyone in the same boat as me?
Hi all, first time posting here. There's a lot I'd like to talk about, but I'll start with this. My brother (soon to be 18) had been using antidepressants for about 3 years. About a month ago, he decided to suspend treatment (without telling us). H
Hi all, I've come to this forum for a range of reasons. Partly for my own mental health stuff, and partly because I could sure use some support in being there for my partner. He has had an organ transplant less than 2 years ago, and is still very m
A note of apology to @tyme for my recent outburst. Everything just got too much for me, and remains that way. Cheers.
I am Katalina7 I was in a mental Health section for 2 weeks then 104 days. It is a long story but I saw the aftermath of a young boy who died by suicide at work. I was a Manager where I had to open the Centre up, I parked not far from the body did not see
I am new to this group and navigating around the world of drug addiction which is so foreign to me. I am supporting my 24 year old niece who has had a drug addiction for 6 years and has lost everything in her life. Her family has given up, she has lost al
Hello, I'm new to this. I will try to be succinct, but I would like to get my whole story out. I am 61 years old, only child, a widow for 4 years. I have suffered chronic depression and anxiety for 32 years, also PTSD and last few years Agoraphobia. I am
Hi, I am writing hoping someone has gone through the same or can help us. My 14 year old has recently admitted he is a psychopath. We haven't had him diagnosed properly as it just happened over the last couple days. My husband and I are heartbroken
Hi All, First time here. Guess I just want somewhere to reach out to.I have bipolar and complex trauma. The last several months both have been playing up, more so the trauma stuff. Every time I turn around there is a problem or issues. And then
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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.
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