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SANE SANE supports all people in Australia affected by complex mental health issues. This page is monitored Mon-Fri 9am-5pm AEST.

For information, advice and referrals call the SANE Helpline on 1800 187 263. For 24hr support please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Some things are just a hard no 🙂‍↔️ Here are 5 things you’ll never catch us doing at SANE.
02/09/2026

Some things are just a hard no 🙂‍↔️

Here are 5 things you’ll never catch us doing at SANE.

Your brain can be pretty convincing sometimes 🧠 One unanswered text can become “they’re ignoring me”, which can quickly ...
31/08/2026

Your brain can be pretty convincing sometimes 🧠

One unanswered text can become “they’re ignoring me”, which can quickly turn into feeling rejected, anxious or upset.

This is where Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help.

CBT is a type of therapy that helps you notice the thoughts that pop up automatically, question them and explore whether there might be another way to look at the situation.

Because sometimes, changing the way we think about a situation can change how we feel about it, too 💭

Want to learn more about CBT? Visit https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/the-sane-blog/managing-symptoms/changing-thinking-styles-for-better-mental-health

Today’s for celebrating every colour of courage 💜🌈The courage to be yourself. To speak up. To ask for support. To stand ...
28/08/2026

Today’s for celebrating every colour of courage 💜🌈

The courage to be yourself. To speak up. To ask for support. To stand beside someone else. To take up space and be unapologetically you.

We’re proud to be allies to LGBTQIA+ young people and communities this Wear It Purple Day and every day 💜

If you or someone you know needs a safe space, support or resources this , check out these incredible organisations:

💜 Kids Helpline Australia – kidshelpline.com.au
💜 Q Life Australia – qlife.org.au
💜 headspace – headspace.org.au
💜 Minus18 – minus18.org.au
💜 Wear It Purple – wearitpurple.org
Wear your purple with pride, and remember, you’re never alone 🫶

A more inclusive Australia starts with understanding.The more we learn about the impact of stigma, the better equipped w...
27/08/2026

A more inclusive Australia starts with understanding.

The more we learn about the impact of stigma, the better equipped we are to challenge it, support one another, and create meaningful change.

That's exactly why this work matters.

👉 Explore the findings from the 2026 National Stigma and Discrimination Report Card by the National Mental Health Commission at https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/projects/stigma-and-discrimination-reduction/national-stigma-and-discrimination-report-card/2026-national-stigma-and-discrimination-report-card

You’re not alone 🩷
26/08/2026

You’re not alone 🩷

BPD is often misunderstood. Dene wants to change that 🩵 In his story, Dene, SANE Peer Ambassador opens up about what liv...
25/08/2026

BPD is often misunderstood. Dene wants to change that 🩵

In his story, Dene, SANE Peer Ambassador opens up about what living with BPD has taught him about understanding himself, finding connection, and why it matters to have spaces where people feel heard.

Read Dene’s full story at https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/people-like-us

You don’t have to lose someone to experience grief 💛 Grief can come with many kinds of loss, including changes to our id...
24/08/2026

You don’t have to lose someone to experience grief 💛

Grief can come with many kinds of loss, including changes to our identity, relationships, health, independence or the future we imagined.

Join us for a free webinar exploring grief, loss and complex mental health, with lived experience and expert perspectives on:

💭 Living loss and the different ways grief can show up
🤝 The role of connection and support
🌱 Finding hope while navigating loss
💙 Where to find support

📅 26 August
⏰ 7pm
💻 Online via Zoom

👉 Grab your free spot at https://sane-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QigcjHqgS76YAq4oOkJC0w #/registration

OCD has a way of making thoughts feel important… even when they’re just thoughts. Veronica shares how OCD can show up as...
21/08/2026

OCD has a way of making thoughts feel important… even when they’re just thoughts.

Veronica shares how OCD can show up as doubt, fear, and those sticky “what if?” loops that don’t let go easily. But thoughts aren’t instructions, and they’re not truth.

If you or someone you know has lived experience of OCD, there are places to connect with others who get it, like our forums. Sign up for free now at saneforums.org

And if you’re looking for a bit more structure alongside that connection, RecoveryClub is there too, a free online program with recovery tools, groups, and space to work through things at your own pace.

20/08/2026

Things we’re unlearning about grief 🤍

❌ Grief has a timeline
✅ Everyone’s experience of grief is different.

❌ Healing means moving on
✅ Healing can mean finding new ways to stay connected.

❌ Remembering someone keeps you stuck
✅ Love and connection can continue after loss.

For many people bereaved by su***de, grief can be complex and deeply personal. A relationship may change after someone dies, but the connection can continue through memories, stories, traditions and the impact someone has left behind.

There is no single way to grieve. There is no “right” way to remember someone.

Support is there if you want it:

🤍 GriefLine– Free, compassionate and confidential support. Call 1300 845 745 or visit griefline.org.au

💬 saneforums.org – Free, 24/7 online community to connect with people who understand

🕊 The Compassionate Friends Vic – Support for families grieving the loss of a child

We don’t talk enough about what it’s like supporting someone.Many people supporting someone with a mental health challen...
19/08/2026

We don’t talk enough about what it’s like supporting someone.

Many people supporting someone with a mental health challenge report feeling supported themselves — by friends, family, and the health professionals involved in care.

It shows that good support systems matter on all sides of the experience.

This is just one of the findings from the 2026 National Stigma and Discrimination Report Card led by the National Mental Health Commission

👉 Read and download the full report at https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/projects/stigma-and-discrimination-reduction/national-stigma-and-discrimination-report-card/2026-national-stigma-and-discrimination-report-card

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