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Listen to our podcasts for insightful conversations and real-life experiences about navigating mental health challenges.
Managing and thriving with neurodivergence and mental ill health
High school was a struggle… the noisy classrooms, the social expectations, the endless demands. When I first started sk…
The power of exercise as a recovery tool for PTSD
Mindy Mackay had a successful career as an Electronic Warfare Operator with the Australian Army when traumatic work exp…
Birth Trauma Awareness Week Story - Anita's Story
My daughter was born on a golden Brisbane winter morning. The pregnancy with this first baby had been uneventful. I was…
A bouquet of encouragement for mental health carers this Mother’s Day
This Mother's Day, we’d like to recognise all the women who play a caring role in our lives. Caring for someone wi…
Terese's story
“Having a bipolar episode, is different, in every decade of your life.”
This is what the psychiatrist told…
Meg’s Journey with SANE
Meg, a proud Aboriginal woman from Exmouth, Western Australia, is a 53-year-old mother of three adult children and has…
New Year's resolutions: recovery goals and new habits for mental wellbeing
As we step into a new year, many of us take the time to reflect on the past and think about how we can create positive…
Psychosocial disability and barriers to NDIS access: how SANE can bridge the gap
Every day, more than one million Australians live with a psychosocial disability - a term that refers to the impact of…
Finding hope in community: the role of peer support in recovery
Peer Support played a key role in the early stages of my mental health recovery in a couple of ways. I was diagnosed wi…
SANE WELCOMES RELEASE OF DRAFT NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGY
SANE supports Tuesday’s release from the National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) draft Advice on the National Su…
Women's Health Week: Jenny’s Journey of Finding Strength in Support
For Jenny, managing mental health has been a journey marked by resilience, self-discovery, and the power of a strong su…
Women's Health Week: Lisa’s Story of Resilience and the Power of Support
As we mark Women’s Health Week, Lisa’s journey reminds us of the profound impact a strong support network can have on m…
SANE Advocacy Update
Those who live in Queensland may have seen the media coverage regarding the tragic suicide deaths of a number of people…
Dean's journey: from homelessness to hope
Homelessness can happen to anyone, and for dean, it was a journey that tested his resilience and strength.
Advocacy update from SANE CEO Rachel Green
I was proud to represent the SANE community at a special roundtable held at Parliament House yesterday to share our tho…
Understanding and supporting people living with PTSD
June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day, a day to acknowledge a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Post-Traumat…
Global Wellness Day: A Focus on Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing
Global Wellness Day in June each year serves as a reminder of the importance of overall wellbeing. While physical healt…
Meet Sandra and Kym.
As we reach the end of Schizophrenia Awareness Week, we’re sharing the inspiring story of Sandra and Kym, a devoted cou…
Understanding Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Myths and Treatment
Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, t…
Anita
It was life and death for Chris a number of times. Knowing full well there is nothing that you can do to help someone through that was really, really hard.
My name is Anita Anderso…
Chris Rhyss
It wasn't until 2018 I was effectively diagnosed with Complex PTSD. It came about because I had a panic attack.
My name is Chris Rhyss Edwards. I was a sapper in the Royal Australian Engineers. I…
Charlotte
'I’d originally been diagnosed and treated for depression ten years before, so I knew what was happening, but that didn’t make it any easier to cope with. I knew I needed help, but I didn’t have anyo…
Joshua
Challenging stereotypes of masculinity
As a SANE Peer Ambassador, I’m so proud to be part of a national network of nearly 100 people who all share a common goal of reducing stigma and discrimination…
Cameron
Fame, change and isolation
If there’s a central theme to the last five years for Cameron, it’s change.
He’s changed perspectives: there was a time when a diagnosis of schizophrenia eighteen years a…
Ali
Growing up, I played a lot of sport and had a very big and loving family. But I began feeling overwhelmed by the world and where I’d fit in.
When you’re in your own mind as a kid, you think that eve…
Declan
When I first started talking to people about having borderline personality disorder, it was hard to open up. I was trying to ‘be a man’ about it, and not show my emotions. It was usually at a party w…
Mahlie
I’ve always had a strong sense of identity and am quite strong willed. I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 27, because I was so resistant to seeking help. I eventually found a psychologist because things…
Tilly
My mental health toolbox
I am not bipolar. I have bipolar disorder. My diagnosis and my identity are linked only in so far as experiencing mental illness has contributed to my personal growth.
My p…
Kaitlin
Finding my voice
The most effective tool I have is my voice. Speaking out when things are troubling should never be ignored or disrespected. All of our experiences are valid and hold powerful emotio…
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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.
