Start Here: Forums How-To

Welcome to the forums!

We know that it can be tricky navigating a new space so we've put together some tips and tricks to help you navigate and connect here in the forums.

Starting with the guidelines:

Community Guidelines help keep the forums space safe, respectful and anonymous. It can be really helpful when you are new to have a read through these so you know a bit more about how the forums work! Our forum also aims to showcase SANE's values of respect, innovation, celebration, responsibility, collaboration - you can read more about these here.

You can also find a list of Forums FAQs to help you find your way around.

Where to post:

It can be helpful to know where to go after introducing yourself - each board has a theme so check out the area you think would suit your posts best!

Our stories: A place to read the stories of people like you and share your own experience
Social spaces: relax and unwind with Forum friends. Drop in for fun, or a friendly chat. Say good morning to the other members or share the experience of some of your favourite hobbies or interests here!
Friends, families and carers: To connect, share and access support from peers.
Recovery Club: find coping strategies and self-care tips, or share your own, here. A place for setting goals, to celebrate and motivate, and to support ourselves and each other. All the things that help.
Talking through trauma and PTSD: A place to share and explore coping strategies.
Managing thoughts of suicide & self-harm: Access non-crisis support and support others.
Managing relationships: Discuss and seek relationship advice whether it be family, friends, romantic and other types of relationships.
Advocating for change: Advocate for better mental health care by joining SANE’s advocacy efforts. Share insights and suggest solutions for better mental health care.
Events and Updates: check this space out for special Forums events such as webinars or peer group chats! Read past event discussions and see what’s coming soon.
Useful resources: services, tools, new research, treatments, technologies, books, websites we have found interesting or helpful. Ask for resources or post useful ones you’ve found.
Somethings not right: a place to share our struggles and talk about times when we are not coping, having a rough time or having challenges with diagnoses. Ask questions, ask for help, offer support, share your knowledge and experience.
Employment, education and training: Discuss work, skills and learning. Share tips and resources.

You can also check out the latest discussions from all boards here!

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