SANE Australia

Dr Michelle Blanchard and Dr Chris Groot at the Victorian Royal Commission in to Mental Health

If you (or someone you know) needs support, the SANE Help Centre offers phone, email and online chat with mental health professionals (weekdays 10AM - 10PM AEST).

The SANE Help Centre

All of us deserve to live a life free from discrimination, and to have access to quality mental health care when we need it. Read SANE's full submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.

Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System

Psychiatric medications play an important role in the treatment and management of mental illness. Yet despite being commonplace there are many myths.

Busting 10 myths about medication

It's a sad reality that people living with mental illness will hear inappropriate comments. So, what's the worst thing you can say to someone living with a mental illness?

What not to say

'The intrusive thoughts that define OCD are constant. They don’t take a break when you’re at work, with friends, on weekends or holidays.'

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Dr Michelle Blanchard with Dr Chris Groot at the Mental Health Royal Commission

Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System

All of us deserve to live a life free from discrimination, and to have access to quality mental health care when we need it. Read SANE's full submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.

The SANE Help Centre

The SANE Help Centre provides support, information and referrals to help you manage any mental health concerns you might have.

Get Support

Learn about the SANE Forums

The SANE Forums are full of people who want to talk to you and offer support. We care about what’s going on for you - because between us all, we’ve been through a lot.

Explore Forums

StigmaWatch

Become a StigmaWatcher and help tackle stigma in the media surrounding mental illness and suicide.

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder causes people to experience intense mood swings, from manic highs to depressive lows. Not everyone experiences bipolar the same way. Learn more and meet people who have shared their experiences.

Families, friends & carers

Guides and resources for families, friends and others caring for someone with a mental illness.

OCD

Obsessive compulsive disorder is often misunderstood and stigmatised. So we've put together a selection of videos, articles and other useful information to break down the stigma and raise awareness.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is an illness that disrupts the functioning of the mind. We've put together a selection of factsheets, articles, personal stories and videos to raise awareness of this often misunderstood illness.

Talking about suicide

We've put together a selection of factsheets, articles, personal stories and videos to help you talk to and support someone thinking about suicide.

Workplace mental health

Resources and information for better mental health at work.

BPD

BPD can be highly distressing for the person affected, and often for their family and friends too. We've put together a selection of factsheets, articles, personal stories and videos to raise awareness of this often misunderstood illness.

Mental health basics

Everything you need to know about mental health and illness including treatments, support, and how you can help yourself.

Supporting the mental health of Australians affected by complex mental illness.

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