Helping media, mental health professionals and students access information and support.
A one-stop service for information, expert comment, advice and referral when reporting mental illness and suicide.
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Lauren Redpath
Senior Media and PR Advisor - 0439 708 381
for mental illnesses.
SANE has mental health professionals and people living with mental illness available for media interviews.
We can all contribute to changing attitudes and behaviours when it comes to mental illness.
SANE StigmaWatch works with media professionals and the wider community in combating mental illness stigma or media that inadvertently promotes self-harm or suicide. StigmaWatch also raises the profile of media that fairly and accurately portrays mental illness.
Responsible, sensitive reporting of suicide may lead to a reduction in suicide rates. By following the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Words have power. #mentalhealth #stigma (thanks to @bloodredskyz)
Studies suggest people living with suicidal ideation may be drawn toward stories about suicide. The media should av… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Join in the @SANEAustralia Carers Forum on Tuesday 26 February 2019 from 7pm AEDT to discuss Exploring Compassion F… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Proud to have had my team at @EverymindAU with @SANEAustralia work on this at the start - looking forward to the ev… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The media generally know not to publish suicide method. It's also important to avoid publishing details or photogra… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Tonight @SkylightMH are having a #topictuesday over on the @SANEAustralia forums about social media and mental heal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
We’re conducting a study involving people living with schizophrenia & their carers. We'd love to hear about your ex… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Reporting suicide or self-harm methods have been linked to increased suicide rates. If it must be discussed, it sho… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
SANE Australia has a helpline, help chat and lived experience forums for information, guidance and referral.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Where to get help for you or someone you know.
Authoritative and up-to-date explanations of a range of mental health problems and related issues.
People who live with mental illness, their families, friends and carers, in their own words.
Peer support for people living with a mental illness and their carers.
