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Isn't is sickening. When you break it down, per victim, it is not even 2 years in prison, per victim. And journalistic articles have the ignorance and gall, to still refer to possible 'rehabilitation'. They cannot be rehabilitate
Hi I am new to this and don't really know where to start. my daughter is almost 14 and has recently been diagnosed with depression and anxiety , she has panic attacks as well and she has told me she has body dsymorphia, anorexia and loathes the
I'm not working, few of us are at the moment and doing nothing is the right thing to help slow covid.I'm not an essential worker so I'm feeling stranded at home unable to work. Most weeks I'm only working 1/2 a week it's as much as I can cope with wi
Hi all, Being my first post and about to pick my D23 up tomorrow from our 1st stint in a Mental Health Unit from being sectioned ,, I'm nervous , not ready, exhausted , drained , sad , as the last week has been heartbreaking . My D23 really star
I was forced to retire from Nursing when I was 47 when I became really depressed. Ever since I've been in and out of hospital with Bipolar disorder. However, in the past year I've been getting worsening short term memory and losing my words. But by far th
Hi. I lost dad and it really hurts. He was the only one other than my child who loved me. Now mum is not there for me in any way. She wants me to be there for her non stop and complains whatever I do is not good enough. I am worn o
Hi, I'm very new to SANE, I've seen it suggested before but never bothered to look until I was researching my medication earlier and this was the only Australian page I could find with info. I am a 30year old female. I have schizophrenia diagnosed i
Hi All, I am new to the page and believe I am a victim of emotional abuse. My work colleague, and so called mate, is a master manipulator. He used gaslighting techniques to create an awkward situation between a junior colleague (he was
Hi, first time poster here. Well, here goes nothing. I've recently gotten a job after 3 years of being unemployed. I tend to lose my jobs due to my anxiety and how my anxiety interferes with managing stress at work. After a long period of time being unemp
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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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