SANE Australia

To show your support for SANE and Everymind’s stigma reduction initiatives during the 2019 Federal Election campaign, sign the ‘I Say No To Stigma’ pledge form.

The 2019 Stigma Pledge

In this season of our series on mental health and younger people, we're looking at help: asking for it, getting it, how it can go right and wrong, and how you can help yourself.

Be kind to your mind — help!

A statement on the recent news around institutional abuse and trauma from SANE Australia, the Anne Deveson Research Centre and the Dax Centre.

'We believe you, we stand by you'

SANE Australia in partnership with the National Mental Health Commission is pleased to share a new research report: Understanding how best to respond to the needs of Australians living with personality disorder.

New SANE research released

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.'

Tim's Story

SPOTLIGHT ON …

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.

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.

spotlight on families, friends and carers

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.