Did you know? … There are millions of people living with complex mental health needs in Australia.
Conditions like schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar and borderline personality disorders, OCD, major depression, and eating disorders can often involve severe and enduring symptoms.
They can commonly co-occur with other mental and physical health challenges and are often misunderstood or stigmatised by the general community.
People living with complex mental health issues often require both clinical and psychosocial support for recovery. Their carers, families and loved ones need support too.
But sadly, what we often see is the complex mental health community falling through the cracks of our current mental health and social support systems.
Living with complex mental health needs isn’t easy, but with the right support, people living with complex mental health can live long, fulfilling and productive lives.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, SANE is encouraging Australians to show their support for individuals living with complex mental health needs.
You can #showupforcomplexmentalhealth in a number of ways:
Make some noise by #showingupforcomplexmentalhealth on your socials! Here is our social media tool kit to get you started.
This October, we will be providing a range of resources for people to learn more about what complex mental health is and events to promote wellness and recovery for those with complex mental health needs. Please check back to this page throughout the month.
Show up for complex mental health by learning more about what complex mental health is.
7 -31 October
DAX ‘Adopted’ Exhibition
19 October, 1-2pm
Living Well with Complex Mental Health Needs webinar
Hear from experts to learn more about what you can do to live well with complex mental health needs.
25 October, 7-8.30pm
Topic Tuesday:
Looking after your mental health in a post-pandemic world
If you are in the financial position to do so, you can consider showing up for complex mental health by donating an hour of your pay on World Mental Health Awareness Day (10 October) to SANE. Your tax-deductible donation will help us to help others. Materials to support this activity are available through SANE.
For more information on how to get involved, or other ways to give, please feel free to contact Fundraising Coordinator Rhiannon Robertson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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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.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
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.
SANE is a public company limited by guarantee and registered tax-exempt charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status.
Charity ABN 92 006 533 606. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. SANE, C/O 700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053.