COVID-19: If you’re affected by complex mental health issues, we’re here for you.
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We offer services to help support all Australians affected by complex mental health issues. Whatever your age, ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity, we have something for you.
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SANE does not provide a crisis counselling service. If you’re feeling distressed and need help now, contact:
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Kids helpline (24 Hrs)
SPOTLIGHT ON …
SANE Help Centre
It's a really difficult time right now. If you're worried about your mental health (or someone else's) our qualified mental health professionals can provide you with support, information and ideas about what to do next. We’re still operational weekdays 10am to 10pm AEST, and you can reach us by phone, webchat and email.
SANE Forums
Physical distancing doesn’t have to mean social distancing. The SANE Forums are full of people like you, 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. Connecting with others is more important now than ever.
Donate to the SANE Help Centre
Can you donate towards the cost of a counselling call for someone who needs it? Our SANE Help Centre counsellors are working hard to support those impacted by COVID-19. If you can, please help us continue to assist people during this difficult time.
Position statement: the impact of Covid-19
People living with complex mental health issues are at increased risk of even poorer health and social outcomes during the COVID-19 situation. They require appropriate support.
However, many also have well-developed skills and insights into managing isolation and uncertainty. Their experience is essential to formulating a response to the pandemic.
Dealing with traumatic events
Going through a traumatic event is shocking and distressing for anyone. If you have an existing mental health issue, it may be even more confronting, and may trigger or worsen your symptoms. Click to learn what you can do to cope.
You and COVID-19: Complex mental health issues in a pandemic
Physical and psychological impacts of imposed quarantine, self-isolation, physical distancing and separation from loved ones can exacerbate or trigger the symptoms of mental health issues. Now more than ever, it’s important to care for ourselves and others.
National Stigma Report Card
Coming later in 2020: A National Stigma Report Card will be created from the Our Turn to Speak survey of people affected by complex mental health issues, researching their experiences of stigma and discrimination.
Better Off With You
Better Off With You is a suicide prevention campaign, focusing on two communities in Sydney and Northern Queensland. Watch real stories from people who thought about ending their lives, and discover how they found a way through. Even if your circumstances can’t change immediately, your life matters to your loved ones and your community. The people in your life are better off with you.
StigmaWatch
Become a StigmaWatcher and help tackle stigma in the media surrounding mental illness and suicide.
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.
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.