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Missed our recent National Carers Week Webinar - Navigating the path together: a Carer’s experience? You can still access all the valuable insights shared during the webinar. The full recording is now available in our Events and Updates space on SANE Forums. To watch the recording and continue the discussion, visit https://lnkd.in/gFSKsB9S. #NationalCarersWeek #MentalHealthSupport #Carers #ComplexMentalHealth #PeerSupport #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalhealthcommunity #peersupport #livedexperience #mentalhealthrecovery #MHAM24 #complexmatters

Today we’re spotlighting an incredible mental health advocate and lived experience leader, Anu Dhingra. In our latest People Like You podcast episode, Anu opens up about his journey through mental ill health, distress, trauma and recovery. Driven by his experiences, Anu has become a passionate advocate, championing better mental health services and giving a voice to those who are unable to advocate for themselves. With over eight years of experience in the mental health sector, he now leads as SANE's Manager of Peer Led Recovery Programs, helping others on their path to recovery. Tune in to this insightful and inspiring conversation at https://lnkd.in/gmWcRFjW We’re #peoplelikeyou #complexmentalhealth #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalhealthcommunity #peersupport #livedexperience #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #MHAM #MHAM24 #BPDawareness #PeopleLikeYouPodcast #borderlinepersonalitydisorder Anubhav Dhingra

Join us for a special National Carer’s Week webinar!  Navigating the Path Together: A Carer’s Experience   This Wednesday, 16 Oct, 7-8pm (AEDT) In this FREE community webinar, Sarah Martin — mother, carer, and award-winning author — shares her powerful story of caring for her daughter, Alice, through complex mental health challenges, including psychosis and bipolar disorder.     This is an incredible opportunity to hear Sarah’s insights on:  💬 Navigating grief and guilt as a carer    💬 The impact of complex mental health on the whole family    💬 Overcoming stigma and advocating for your loved one    💬 Finding the right support for carers and families      Register for free 👉 at  https://lnkd.in/gakpARHH #NationalCarersWeek #CarersWeek #MentalHealth #SANE #ComplexMentalHealth

Today marks the beginning of OCD Awareness Week. As shared by SANE Peer Ambassador Josh, living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) doesn’t define a person, but it does come with its challenges. Stigma can create isolation, prevent people from seeking the help they need, and affect overall quality of life. Dismantling stigma starts with honest conversations. Each conversation brings us closer to a more understanding, compassionate, and supportive society. Together, we can challenge stigma and change the narrative around complex mental health issues. Let’s ensure that everyone feels seen, heard, and supported 🧡 How you can help:
 📖 Educate yourself and others: Learn about OCD or share your story! Share accurate information to dispel myths and misconceptions. 🗣️ Encourage open conversations: Create an environment where discussing mental health, including OCD, is normalised and encouraged. 💙 Offer support: Support friends and loved ones by listening, showing empathy, and standing up against stigma when you encounter it. 🙅♂️Challenge stereotypes: Call out stereotypes and negative portrayals of OCD in media. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dVRkH855 🔄 Advocate for change: Get involved in campaigns and events that raise awareness about OCD and mental health issues. Support policies and initiatives that aim to improve access to mental health care and resources for those affected by OCD. Living with OCD or supporting someone who is? You are not alone. Support is available, and recovery is possible. 📚 Learn more about OCD, its symptoms, causes and risk factors, effective coping strategies and support and treatment options at https://lnkd.in/gXesmd_9 🤝 Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support in our online peer support community. It’s free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7. Join the community at saneforums.org. ❤️ Access our range of free support services at sane.org/get-support. #OCDAwareness #MHAM24 #MentalHealthMatters #EndStigma #complexmentalhealth #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalhealthsupport #ComplexMatters

SANE took digital mental health to Parliament House yesterday to celebrate World Mental Health Day.    It was fantastic to showcase SANE’s digital mental health services to policymakers and parliamentarians and talk about how SANE is improving the lives of people with complex mental health needs.    Special thanks to The Hon Emma McBride MP and The Hon Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO for joining us and for their support and commitment for people with complex mental health issues.   Let’s continue working together to ensure every Australian impacted by complex mental health issues have the support they need. #WorldMentalHealthDay #LivedExperience #SANE #ComplexMentalHealth #Digital #Innovation #MentalHealthCommunity #Forums #MentalHealthRecovery  Emma McBride Susan Templeman Zali Steggall OAM MP Julian Leeser

The launch of WHO’s Mosaic Toolkit to End Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health is an exciting step forward in the global fight against mental health stigma. At SANE, we know firsthand how stigma and discrimination impact people living with complex mental health needs—preventing them from seeking help, staying engaged with care, and thriving in their personal and professional lives. The Mosaic Toolkit offers a valuable resource for everyone working in mental health, and we look forward to exploring how its evidence-based approaches can further strengthen our work at SANE. You can check out the toolkit at https://lnkd.in/ejr8kXwF Together, we can continue to create a world where no one facing mental health challenges is held back by stigma. #MentalHealthAwareness #ComplexMentalHealth #EndStigma #SANE #MentalHealthAtWork

It’s World Mental Health Day, and today we’re excited to be at Parliament House in Canberra, showcasing how SANE is making space for Complex Mental Health and creating hope, support and recovery through digital innovation. In Australia, millions of people face stigma, isolation, and barriers to accessing support —whether due to financial challenges, remote locations, long waitlists, or the complexity of their needs. At SANE, we believe in change. We're committed to providing accessible, ongoing, complementary supports for people impacted by complex mental health issues, and the family, friends and carers who support them. Lived experience is at the core of everything we do. Over the past decade, hundreds of thousands of people have turned to our online peer support community, finding advice, connection, and belonging through shared experiences. Many of our members go on to give back—whether by befriending others, volunteering, co-designing programs, or advocating for change. Over two years ago, we launched Australia’s first digital psychosocial program, offering high-level support including mental health recovery planning, counselling, and peer support. The outcomes have been remarkable, showing statistically significant improvements in quality of life, mental health recovery, and distress reduction — all thanks to the power of lived experience combined with digital innovation. More recently, we launched RecoveryClub, a medium-level support program that lets people navigate their recovery journey at their own pace, offering recovery resources and peer support activities. We've come a long way, and there’s much to celebrate. But our work is far from over. We remain steadfast in our commitment to advocating for more resources and breaking new ground in mental health care. Together with our community, we’re proving that digital mental health care can make a meaningful difference to those who need it most. To learn more about SANE support services, visit sane.org/get-support #WorldMentalHealthDay #ComplexMentalHealth #LivedExperience #MentalHealthCommunity #Digital #Innovation #MentalHealthRecovery #SANE #ComplexMatters

Share your experiences of finding and accessing mental health care in Australia and help to shape a better future.    Contribute to a mental health system that better serves our community’s needs by sharing your experiences finding and accessing mental health care in Australia.     Whether you've sought care, supported someone to find or access care (personally or professionally), or work in the mental health sector – your insights are invaluable (plus, you'll have the chance to win one of five $100 Giftpay vouchers).    This survey is being conducted as part of a project commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to develop options to support people finding and accessing mental health care. The project is being delivered by SANE alongside a consortium of 14 organisations including Nous Group, The University of Melbourne, yourtown / Kids Helpline, LGBTIQ+ Health, Flourish, One Door, Community Mental Health Australia, Orygen, Lived Experience Australia, Thirrili, The Butterfly Foundation, Outcome Health, Pheonix and the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.     🗳️Complete the survey at the link https://lnkd.in/gGjQaF2e

Join us on World Mental Health Day for a very special online event.   Complex Mental Health in the Workplace When: Thursday 10 October, 3- 4pm (AEDT) Featuring: Mr Matthew Dale – SANE Peer Ambassador Dr Alex Fraser – National Manager of Evidence and Evaluation, SANE Professor Malcolm Hopwood FRANZCP – Ramsay Health Care Professor of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne Jointly hosted by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and SANE Australia, this online panel discussion will focus on the challenges people with complex mental health issues face in the workplace, and how they can best be supported. Stigma, and how it impacts people with mental illness in the workplace will be explored, along with the importance of employment/training, evidence-based treatments and partnerships between mental health professionals, consumers and their families.   Dr Alex Fraser is the National Manager of Evidence and Evaluation at SANE and oversees the Anne Deveson Research Collaborative. Alex has a background in social research and evaluation and has worked across not-for-profits, government and universities on initiatives to improve health and well-being outcomes. Professor Malcolm Hopwood is the Ramsay Health Care Professor of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne and the Director of the Professorial Psychiatry Unit. His research areas of interest include psychopharmacology and clinical aspects of mood and anxiety disorders. Matt Dale is a SANE peer ambassador and has been working in the mental health sector for over 20 years in a variety of roles, including outreach support and mental health promotion. He believes in empowering individuals to develop self-belief and hope for a meaningful life despite their mental health challenges. Register for this FREE event at https://lnkd.in/gn7iVW9f

In recognition of BPD Awareness Week,our latest podcast episode of People Like You features Ash Paraskevas, a passionate mental health advocate with lived experience of borderline personality disorder and recovery from an eating disorder.    Ash’s story of self-empowerment sheds light on the importance of embracing vulnerability, building self-worth, and fighting the stigma that surrounds BPD.    Her courage to share her truth is a step toward greater awareness and understanding.    Tune in this week for a conversation that celebrates resilience, at https://lnkd.in/gmWcRFjW   We’re #peoplelikeyou #complexmentalhealth #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalhealthcommunity #peersupport #livedexperience #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #MHAM #MHAM24 #BPDawareness #PeopleLikeYouPodcast #borderlinepersonalitydisorder