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Victorian government enquiry into women's pain
The Victorian government is investigating how women experiencing pain are supported by the health care system.They are running an online questionnaire. You can ... Read more
ASD and ADHD
A couple of months ago, I was screened for ASD and ADHD. I meet the DSM 5 criteria for autism and inattentive type adhd. ADHD has been on my radar for ages, but autism ca ... Read more
BPD and unsure
Since my diagnosis I've had alot to digest. Learning why I was always a bit different started to make sense, but left me with more questions than answers. It's been over ... Read more
Friends, Family and Carers Forum
How to help a family member when you are very worried
I’ve been worried about my brother who has been depressed for many years. He has self medicated with legal and illegal substances, alcohol, marijuana. He had been self pr ... Read more
advice in supporting friend with bipolar
Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some advice on a situation I'm facing for the first time. My friend, who has bipolar disorder, was hospitalized last week. Initiall ... Read more
TW: Suicide - Supporting myself after a friend made an attempt
Hi Everyone, Last week a friend made an attempt to end their life. They put me in a situation that I really didn't want to be in - where I had to choose between a fr ... Read more
Blog Posts
Six ways to deal with stigma against borderline personality disorder
If you live with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you’ll know it comes with its own set of challenges. However, it’s important to rememb ... Read more
What is work-related PTSD and how can I treat it?
Work-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be very challenging to deal with, but there are ways to manage it more effectively. PTS ... Read more