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We all have a role to play in preventing suicide. In the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day, check out this 'Support when you're concerned about suicide' guide from our member, SANE. sane.org/information-an… #WSPD23

SANE staff were joined by some very special guests today in recognition of #WorldMentalHealthDay2023. Thanks to Dr Marg Leggatt, Simon Champ & Janet Meagher for sharing stories of the past & your hopes for the future.

People with mental illness ‘need more than a prescription’, by Sharlotte Thou. The latest SANE data shows rising costs and unemployment are intertwined with poor access to care and stigma. healthservicesdaily.com.au/people-with-me… #mentalhealth #healthservices

Our friends at SANE are evaluating their peer support Community Forums & are interested to hear from people who have accessed the forums & those who haven’t, to understand how the forums can better serve your needs. Survey closes tomorrow! ⬇️ melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5p…

SANE's CEO @rachgreentweets on the possible cuts from the @NDISreview and @billshortenmp. A roll-back on access, choice & control is a roll-back on human rights. The intl community is already looking at us, so let's not embarrass ourselves? sane.org/news/2596?fbcl…

Use of Buy Now Pay Later schemes are skyrocketing among young Australians as they try to cope with cost-of-living pressures | Micaela Togher SANE

The incident at #bondijunction is distressing for everyone and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this terrible situation. Remember that support is always available if you need to talk. SANE Support sane.org/get-support Lifeline 13 11 14

We’d also like to remind media that speculation about the mental health status of the perpetrator is unhelpful & can be harmful. For guidance, check out @Mindframe or sane.org/get-involved/a…

Reporting on complex mental illness in the context of violence & crime, such as the tragic events in Bondi, can add to stigma for those with lived & living experience of mental health concerns. Free guidelines for #Ausmedia to aid safe, sensitive coverage: bit.ly/42eO3K4

A message from SANE Ambassador Cameron Solnordal about the media coverage of the recent incident at Bondi Junction #stigma #mentalhealth #schizophrenia instagram.com/p/C5xV4vXPeO1/…

Speculation & stereotypes are not helpful. Better support systems for people with schizophrenia, as well as for their families, is what’s needed. sane.org/news

Need information or resources on schizophrenia? Maybe you or a loved one needs an understanding ear. SANE has a range of free support services, peer-reviewed fact sheets & resources sane.org

The messages I started receiving from people with lived experience of complex mental health on Sunday evening after this news broke were honestly just so distressing.

The Bondi Junction attack shocked millions. For people with schizophrenia, there was extra dread. Thanks Angus Thomson & Cameron Solnordal for highlighting the reality of living w/complex mental illness: most people with schizophrenia are not violent smh.com.au/national/the-b…

A gentle reminder to our friends in the media - There are excellent resources available on how to safely share stories about suicide without causing harm to your vulnerable audience members mindframe.org.au

Register now for the Clinical Governance in #DigitalHealth webinar ‘Confidence' on 9 Dec. Learn how to build trust by creating safe systems, enhancing literacy, and utilising technology. Speakers include @AUDigitalHealth @flinders SANE. ow.ly/fxyp50UiGzv