Factsheets & Guides
What does my diagnosis mean? How do my meds work? What about exercise, and work? How can I deal with stigma? Get the facts about treatments, support, and helping yourself.
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Mental health basics
Everything you need to know about mental health and illness including treatments, support, and how you can help yourself.
The first steps
They're often the hardest
What use is a diagnosis?
The pros and cons of putting a name to what's going on with your mental health.
For family & friends
Resources for families, friends and others on being a carer and looking after yourself too.
Where to turn for help
Navigating the mental health system can seem like being in a maze. Understanding who does what helps us find the treatment and support needed to get on the road to recovery.
Stay in touch
Other people can be the best medicine
The journey of mental illness
A diagnosis can be overwhelming
Getting back to work
Looking for work, maintaining job, or supporting of someone with mental illness in the workplace can be challenging. Here's the information you need.
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.
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.
How can we support you right now?