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Little things go a long way to support a mentally healthy workplace. When these little things occur regularly it demonstrates to employees that your organisation takes mental health seriously, it also encourages people to engage, buy-in and help create...
Quick Facts Getting back to work when you have a mental illness can be a challenge. Whether you have never worked, or have not been in work for months or even years, it’s important to be as prepared as possible, to be realistic, and to know where to...
employees, resulting in: Lower productivity and lower quality Less concentration and greater safety risks Increased workplace stress, leading to ill-health or compensation claims Feelings of being powerless to change circumstances The feeling that they...
these days. If your workload is increasing and you can feel the stress rising here are five simple tips to manage workplace stress. Five Tips for Managing Stress 1 - Find the Challenge in a situation If a situation is viewed as difficult, it is...
International Men’s Day aims to raise awareness of issues that impact men’s health and well-being. This year, the focus is on suicide and mental health, reflecting the fact that men are significantly more likely to die by suicide compared to women....
Quick Facts Mental illness can be treated. When you or someone you know starts to feel mentally unwell, the first step in obtaining treatment is to see a doctor or other health professional for diagnosis. Treatment can involve psychological therapy,...
Introducing Dr Carissa Coulston-Parkinson - the brains behind SANE’s latest series of blog posts, including topics on the Power of Psychology, International Men’s Day and Women’s Day, Human Rights Day, Challenges of the Festive Season, Adapting to the...
International Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March, highlighting the achievements and hurdles faced by women across the globe. A critical aspect of any challenges is mental health, influenced by the distinct biological, social, and emotional shifts...
In SANE's COVID mental health series, Anita talks about living with anxiety. She shares her thoughts on the challenges facing healthcare workers during the pandemic and importance of self care. Anxiety has been my friend in life, and at times, it has...
If you've seen people diagnosed with bipolar disorder on the news, or in a movie, you might have an idea of what bipolar disorder involves. But did you know that there are different types of bipolar disorder, and it affects people in different ways?...
We talk about it casually, and you’ve no doubt seen Hollywood’s take on it – One Flew Over the Cookoo’s Nest, Good Will Hunting, and Silver Linings Playbook to name just a few. But what is psychology? And how does it relate to us? Simply put,...
Are you currently going through a time of change? A new job, starting university, getting married, buying a house, or living away from home for the first time? This change may be obvious, subtle, unwanted or well-planned. It's possible that you're...
Quick Facts Mental illness is enough to cope with on its own, so being told you have diabetes as well can feel overwhelming at first. It’s important to remember, then, that there are things you can do yourself to manage the condition well, and that...
Quick Facts Mental health issues affect around 20% of Australians every year (ABS, 2008), but it is possible to live a full and meaningful life even if you experience mental health issues. This factsheet answers commonly-asked questions about the...
Quick facts Anxiety is the mind and body’s natural response to a real or perceived threat. Everybody experiences anxiety sometimes, but if it is distressing or overwhelming, or impacting on a person’s day-to-day life, it might be a cause for concern....
If you, or someone you know, is at immediate risk call 000 or visit your nearest hospital.
Tania and her dog Kelsey make a striking pair as they walk every day near their home on the Victorian Surf Coast. Kelsey is a handsome Rottweiler and Tania a tall, fit woman in her 40s. Some days they head for the beach, other days along the banks of...
SANE says Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System must focus on providing accessible and appropriate care and support to all Victorians living with complex mental health issues, when they need it Victoria-based national mental...
'I’d originally been diagnosed and treated for depression ten years before, so I knew what was happening, but that didn’t make it any easier to cope with. I knew I needed help, but I didn’t have anyone to ask for help'.
{tab Leaving hospital} Leaving hospital Each hospital or health service has a process for discharging a patient. There's usually one key nurse or social worker involved in preparing the paperwork, sharing information with family and friends, and...