Managing misconceptions and stigma around BPD
We know from our community, and research, that Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised mental health conditions out there.
View Article#YES23 Q&A with Tom Brideson
At SANE we are proud to support diversity and inclusion as part of our community’s own journey with lived experience and in line with Australia’s current steps toward reconciliation with First Nations...
View ArticleBalancing complex mental health issues and employment
Anita is a vet and a published author who loves reading, writing, baking and throwing a good party. She’s also a SANE Peer Ambassador with lived experience of postnatal psychosis and bipolar 1...
View ArticleA family story, a healing journey.
Therese is a passionate social work student and hiker who has worked in early education for over 20 years. She grew up with a father who had schizophrenia. Last week Therese spoke with SANE about her...
View ArticleThe cost of care vs. complex mental health
Lesley is a SANE Peer Ambassador with a lived experience of complex mental health. SANE spoke to NSW resident Lesly about her experience in managing her health in the lead up to Mental Health...
View ArticleOvercoming self-stigma
My journey has seen me go from serving in the Australian Army to being self-employed. My life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with mental illness in 2008, following a sexual assault. I...
View ArticleUnlocking the Power of Psychology
It’s Psychology Week in Australia, a perfect time to highlight how psychology can help promote wellbeing, growth, and resilience.
View ArticleA work in progress – like poetry in motion
Tanya is a SANE Peer Ambassador. She recently reflected on how getting involved in lived experience work gave her tools for coping with distress.
View ArticleRecognising and Supporting Mental Health this International Men’s Day
International Men’s Day aims to raise awareness of issues that impact men’s health and well-being. This year, the focus is on suicide and mental health, reflecting the fact that men are significantly...
View ArticleInternational Day of People with Disability Blog – Joel’s story
I grew up completely ‘normal’, or at least in my own narrow mind it was. I did what I wanted when I wanted, went places without physical challenges, social or emotional. Played community and school...
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