Life Stories

Stories from people just like you

You may have read some of the statistics about mental illness, such as that one in five Australians experience depression.

Rather than being alarmed by these figures, they highlight the fact that we are not alone, and that mental illness affects all of us.

Click on the links below to view some real life video stories of people that have experienced mental illness during their lives - and more importantly, how they have learned to recover and lead fulfulling lives.

 

Building Ideas TV - support in tough times

Learn about the SuperFriend, Cbus, Master Builders SA and beyondblue retrenchment support initiative

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It's worth talking about

Mental health is worth talking about.

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SANE Life Stories

SANE's new video resources on people living with a mental illness.

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Ways to stay mentally healthy

Fay Jackson's tips on how to proactively manage mental wellbeing.

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