SANE Australia

SANE Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness.

People living with psychotic illness: A SANE response

People Living with Psychotic Illness is a major new report: the largest ever study of the impact of illnesses like schizophrenia in Australia. SANE Australia is a partner in this project and has produced A SANE Response which outlines the findings and outlines the action needed in response to them.

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Intimacy and mental illness

Author: One of a series of research bulletins produced by SANE Australia

 
Abstract:   The social isolation experienced by people with a mental illness includes a lack of emotional and physical intimacy –action is needed by government at all levels to improve opportunities for those affected to develop close relationships with others, and so improve their capacity for recovery.
 
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