When a family member or someone close to you has a mental illness it can often be confusing. SANE helps young people understand what that person is going through, and how they can help themselves . . . 

 
You're not alone (suitable for children 6-12)
This cartoon-based SANE Guide has been written specially for children who have a parent or other person close to them with a mental illness. It explains through a simple picture-story what mental illness is, how it is treated, and how to cope on a day-to-day basis.

 
Joe's Diary (suitable for teenagers)
Confusing and conflicting emotions are just some of the feelings faced by an estimated 30,000 young Australians who have a parent with mental illness. Joe's Diary is a SANE Guide written in the form of a teenager's journal, to provide young people with practical tips on helping themselves and finding support within and outside the family.

 
When sadness won't go away: checklist (pamphlets)
Keeping it simple . . . A SANE Checklist pamphlet in easy-to-read language that everyone can understand. It will aid in the identification of the early signs of depression and anxiety disorders.

 
Something is not quite right: checklist (pamphlets)
Keeping it simple . . . A SANE Checklist pamphlet in easy-to-read language that everyone can understand. It will aid in the identification of the possible early signs of psychosis.

 
itsallright.org
SANE's website for young people with relatives and friends with a mental illness.

To order resources visit the bookshop at www.sane.org or call 1800 18 SANE (7263)