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This is a new place for me.. since I was 13 I struggled with depression and self harm. It got really bad around age 21, that's when I started on anti-depressants which worked for a while. My depression became background noise and I threw myself into work
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Just started today with a peer worker-led service aimed at addressing suicide. Felt a bit awkward and I have a slight vulnerability hangover from accurately sharing my story with a stranger, but I'm glad I'm giving it a go. I have put this off for ages, o
I have been struggling with depression for probably the last 5 years. I recently started taking medication for it and I’m not expecting it to work immediately but I have noticed small positive changes however I still find myself feeling really low. I know
Hi everyone, not sure if this belongs in here felt like the closest location however does anyone have any tips on handling depression and mental illness throught Winter I feel as though things get so so dark and bad throughout this period feeling impossib
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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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