Hi everyone,
For the "average" person, the holiday break provides a time to unwind and relax after a big year. For those of us with a loved one with a mental illness, it can mean added stress through services being closed, disruptive routines, triggering holidays - things that the "average" person wouldn't understand.
This is why January frequently "burn out" time for many of us.
During this Topic Tuesday we will discuss noticing and managing burn out when it creeps in. Whether you have wonderful strategies to share or are in the middle of it all and need help - join us from 7pm AEDT.
Two things you can do now:
1) Hit the 'Like' button below if you want an email reminder on the night
2) Read our blog about Burn Out
Hi everyone!
A big welcome to @SUZZ @cheerbear29 @Hari @MandyO @Mummybear @montessori @Timo375 @Jadedjenny @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Former-Member @Crackedmug @Shaz51 @BJK @Rbc @outlander @Dhg @Waterfall @Determined who hit 'Like' on this post to get a reminder about this session.
A super big welcome to those who are new to this community. Just to give you a bit of an idea of how tonight will work - we will be having a community discussion about the topic of burnout. In order the see the latest post, you have to 'refresh' your page to see it - it won't automatically pop up. You will also need to keep an eye on page numbers, at either the top or bottom of the page.
Don't worry too much if you miss some posts, just feel free to respond to what you can, when you can, (and if you want!)
If you would like more information on how to use the Forums, you can check out this 'How-To' guide.
I will be sharing some information about burnout, but this discussion is very much open for people to share their experiences - including what works and what doesn't work. We're all experts in our own experience, and by sharing yours, you may just help someone else.
Stay tuned for kick off in 5 mins 
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.