Episodi

  • I'm taking a well deserved break
    Apr 25 2025

    BRB! I'm heading on do not disturb mode while I complete my internship.

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    5 min
  • The ethical dilemmas of an organisational psychologist… with no boundaries (Ethics #5)
    Apr 20 2025
    We’re back with very special guest, Provisional Psychologist, Christopher Leaver, to discuss a new ethics case. Please note, these episodes are for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are concerned about an ethical breach, please contact AHPRA or your governing body. https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Tribunal-decisions.aspxTrigger warning: We talk all things mental health. This episode includes mention of pregnancy. The cases:https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/News/2023-16-05-Provisional-psychologist-penalised.aspxhttps://www.ahpra.gov.au/News/2023-11-08-WA-psychologist-disqualified-for-three-years.aspxhttps://ecourts.justice.wa.gov.au/eCourtsPortal/Decisions/ViewDecision?returnUrl=%2feCourtsPortal%2fDecisions%2fFilter%2fSAT%2fPartyNames&id=5aee71a6-74f2-41fa-87f4-87ad6e993e74FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PDF: https://www.thesunroompsychology.com.au/store/p/mental-health-resources-supportFollow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpodEmail: info@thesunroompsychology.com.auSupport the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsmmpodFollow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!)Follow The Sun Room on socials:Instagram: @thesunroompsychologythesunroompsychology.com.auSupport & Resources:1800RESPECT24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence.https://1800respect.org.au1800 737 732BeyondBlue Support ServiceTelephone, online, and email counselling.www.beyondblue.org.au1800 224 636Kids Helplinewww.kidshelpline.com.au1800 55 1800LifeLinewww.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat13 11 14Suicide Call Back ServicePhone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au1300 659 467Relationships Australia: https://www.relationships.org.au/Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.auParenting: https://panda.org.auFamily Violence: https://ntv.org.auOnline CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.auNewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coachingSafety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwEAskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.auSANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.orgThis podcast recognises the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as the custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay our respects to Traditional Owners, Elders, emerging leaders, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.This podcast also acknowledges those with a lived and living experience of mental ill-health and suicide, and those who love, have loved and care for them. This podcast is intended for entertainment and education purposes only and is not intended for mental health or medical replacement. Contact your GP or mental health professional for further advice.
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    44 min
  • Toxic positivity: not everything happens for a reason
    Apr 13 2025
    This episode, we’re looking at where toxic positivity comes from and what you can do about it. Resources and further reading: Why Toxic Positivity Can Be Harmful: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958#:~:text=Toxic%20positivity%20is%20the%20belief,and%20often%20falsely%20positive%20fa%C3%A7ade Toxic Positivity Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/toxic-positivity How to Be Positive Without Becoming Toxic: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/social-instincts/202209/how-be-positive-without-becoming-toxic Toxic Positivity Anxiety & Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/toxic-positivity What to know about toxic positivity: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/toxic-positivity Toxic positivity at work: how to spot it and squash it: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/communication/toxic-positivity ‘Toxic positivity’: Why #GoodVibesOnly can leave you feeling bad: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z64yn9q Why Excessive Positivity Can Be ‘Toxic’: https://thiswayup.org.au/how-to-avoid-the-toxic-positivity-trap/ Why toxic positivity endangers mental health: https://www.aia.com/en/health-wellness/healthy-living/healthy-mind/Toxic-positivity-mental-health Toxic positivity on social media and how to avoid it: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-28/toxic-positivity-on-social-media-and-how-to-avoid-it/12432790 How To Exit Social Media’s ‘Forced Optimism’ Trap—By A Psychologist: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/03/14/how-to-exit-social-medias-forced-optimism-trap-by-a-psychologist/ How ‘toxic positivity’ took over the internet: https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/53737/1/how-toxic-positivity-took-over-the-internet ‘You got this!’: A critical discourse analysis of toxic positivity as a discursive construct on Facebook: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2666799122000016 The Dark Side of #PositiveVibes: Understanding Toxic Positivity in Modern Culture: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zoe-Wyatt/publication/383871051_The_Dark_Side_of_PositiveVibes_Understanding_Toxic_Positivity_in_Modern_Culture/links/66ded25eb1606e24c21b2c67/The-Dark-Side-of-PositiveVibes-Understanding-Toxic-Positivity-in-Modern-Culture.pdf Toxic positivity movements are gaslighting women: https://www.newstatesman.com/comment/2023/10/toxic-positivity-movements-gaslighting-women FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PDF: https://www.thesunroompsychology.com.au/store/p/mental-health-resources-support Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsmmpod Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!) Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Relationships Australia: https://www.relationships.org.au/ Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    32 min
  • Because I'm Not Myself, You See (Book Club #4)
    Apr 6 2025

    This book club episode, we’re talking about the memoir: Because I’m Not Myself, You See


    Trigger warning: We talk all things mental health. This episode that includes postnatal psychosis, postnatal depression, removal of children from parents, infanticide, suicide.


    The book: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/because-im-not-myself-you-see

    Ariane Beeston: https://www.instagram.com/arianejbeeston

    Parental mental health support: https://www.cope.org.au/

    https://www.panda.org.au/


    FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PDF: https://www.thesunroompsychology.com.au/store/p/mental-health-resources-support


    Follow There’s so much more on socials:

    Instagram: @tssmpod

    Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au


    Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsmmpod


    Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!)


    Follow The Sun Room on socials:

    Instagram: @thesunroompsychology

    thesunroompsychology.com.au


    Support & Resources:


    1800RESPECT

    24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence.

    https://1800respect.org.au

    1800 737 732


    BeyondBlue Support Service

    Telephone, online, and email counselling.

    www.beyondblue.org.au

    1800 224 636


    Kids Helpline

    www.kidshelpline.com.au

    1800 55 1800


    LifeLine

    www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

    13 11 14


    Suicide Call Back Service

    Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

    www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

    1300 659 467


    Relationships Australia: https://www.relationships.org.au/


    Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au

    Parenting: https://panda.org.au

    Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au

    Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au

    NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching

    Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE

    AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au

    SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org


    This podcast recognises the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as the custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay our respects to Traditional Owners, Elders, emerging leaders, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.


    This podcast also acknowledges those with a lived and living experience of mental ill-health and suicide, and those who love, have loved and care for them.


    This podcast is intended for entertainment and education purposes only and is not intended for mental health or medical replacement. Contact your GP or mental health professional for further advice.

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    22 min
  • Don't tell your client they remind you of your ex (Ethics #4)
    Mar 30 2025
    We’re back with very special guest, Provisional Psychologist, Christopher Leaver, to discuss a new ethics case. Please note, these episodes are for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are concerned about an ethical breach, please contact AHPRA or your governing body. https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Tribunal-decisions.aspxTrigger warning: We talk all things mental health. This episode includes mention of self-harm, borderline personality disorder, depression, suicideThe cases:https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/News/2023-03-03-Former-psychologist-reprimanded.aspxhttps://www.pmlawyers.com.au/blog/2023/04/health-blog/tribunal-reprimands-inexperienced-psychologist-after-engaging-in-professional-misconduct/https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/News/2023-08-28-Tribunal-summary-Hilton.aspxhttps://ecourts.justice.wa.gov.au/eCourtsPortal/Decisions/ViewDecision?returnUrl=%2feCourtsPortal%2fDecisions%2fSearch%3fjurisdiction%3dSAT%26advanced%3dFalse&id=2c22ff76-e1bb-446e-93e5-a778c8aeb247FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PDF: https://www.thesunroompsychology.com.au/store/p/mental-health-resources-supportFollow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpodEmail: info@thesunroompsychology.com.auSupport the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsmmpodFollow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!)Follow The Sun Room on socials:Instagram: @thesunroompsychologythesunroompsychology.com.auSupport & Resources:1800RESPECT24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence.https://1800respect.org.au1800 737 732BeyondBlue Support ServiceTelephone, online, and email counselling.www.beyondblue.org.au1800 224 636Kids Helplinewww.kidshelpline.com.au1800 55 1800LifeLinewww.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat13 11 14Suicide Call Back ServicePhone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au1300 659 467Relationships Australia: https://www.relationships.org.au/Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.auParenting: https://panda.org.auFamily Violence: https://ntv.org.auOnline CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.auNewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coachingSafety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwEAskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.auSANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.orgThis podcast recognises the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as the custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay our respects to Traditional Owners, Elders, emerging leaders, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.This podcast also acknowledges those with a lived and living experience of mental ill-health and suicide, and those who love, have loved and care for them. This podcast is intended for entertainment and education purposes only and is not intended for mental health or medical replacement. Contact your GP or mental health professional for further advice.
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    33 min
  • How do I talk to my child about mental health and suicide?
    Mar 23 2025
    Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide. This episode we talk about discussing mental ill health as a parent with your child. Recommendation: Babel by R.F Kuang Episodes about suicide prevention: Spotify Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/27bDhsNuNMZbrgqDVT71f4?si=94b6bb2373d743e1 Spotify Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RcyPb1OFUCepssRCKA9WZ?si=0aa695a250584795 Programs and support available: Smiling Mind: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app-for-families Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mhfa.com.au/our-courses/adults-supporting-young-people/ Triple P Parenting Program: https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au/free-parenting-courses/triple-p-online-under-12/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqL28BhCrARIsACYJvkcbqBqhOlcxbtyTDRP2zg5YeoKX23evPbCQJX7ZBkjWK30K8gkANz8aAl0NEALw_wcB#au-parents-register-now Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/ Resources and further reading: https://blog.smilingmind.com.au/only-1-in-2-parents-feel-confident-meeting-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-needs-of-their-child https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/dads/ - https://headspace.org.au/parents/ - https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/after-exposure-to-traumatic-event/ - https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/7-ways-to-support-a-healthy-headspace/ - https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/supporting-a-young-person/self-care/ - https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/in-focus-talking-with-children-about-parental-mental-health-difficulties/ - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-mental-health/ - https://www.nami.org/your-journey/kids-teens-and-young-adults/kids/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-their-mental-health/ - https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/kids-health-hub/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/supporting-your-childs-mental-health - https://cspm.csyw.qld.gov.au/practice-kits/mental-health/working-with-young-people/responding/talking-to-a-child-about-their-mental-health - https://www.copmi.net.au/parents/helping-my-child-and-family/talking-about-mental-illness-with-your-child/ - https://www.unicef.org/parenting/health/how-to-talk-to-kids-mental-health FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PDF: https://www.thesunroompsychology.com.au/store/p/mental-health-resources-support Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsmmpod Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Relationships Australia: https://www.relationships.org.au/ Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    37 min
  • A psychologist who uses applied kinesiology? (Ethics #3)
    Mar 16 2025
    We’re back with very special guest, Provisional Psychologist, Christopher Leaver, to discuss a new ethics case. Please note, these episodes are for entertainment and educational purposes only. If you are concerned about an ethical breach, please contact AHPRA or your governing body. https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Tribunal-decisions.aspxTrigger warning: We talk all things mental health. This episode includes mention of domestic violence and suicide. The cases:https://www.ahpra.gov.au/News/2023-07-31-COU-fake-psych.aspxhttps://www.ahpra.gov.au/News/2023-12-120-Psychologist-reprimanded-for-nonevidence-based-treatments.aspxhttps://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/qld/QCAT/2023/242.html?context=1;query=psychology%20board%20of%20australia%20v%20dunne;mask_path=FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PDF: https://www.thesunroompsychology.com.au/store/p/mental-health-resources-supportFollow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpodEmail: info@thesunroompsychology.com.auSupport the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsmmpodFollow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!)Follow The Sun Room on socials:Instagram: @thesunroompsychologythesunroompsychology.com.auSupport & Resources:1800RESPECT24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence.https://1800respect.org.au1800 737 732BeyondBlue Support ServiceTelephone, online, and email counselling.www.beyondblue.org.au1800 224 636Kids Helplinewww.kidshelpline.com.au1800 55 1800LifeLinewww.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat13 11 14Suicide Call Back ServicePhone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au1300 659 467Relationships Australia: https://www.relationships.org.au/Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.auParenting: https://panda.org.auFamily Violence: https://ntv.org.auOnline CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.auNewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coachingSafety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwEAskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.auSANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.orgThis podcast recognises the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as the custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay our respects to Traditional Owners, Elders, emerging leaders, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.This podcast also acknowledges those with a lived and living experience of mental ill-health and suicide, and those who love, have loved and care for them. This podcast is intended for entertainment and education purposes only and is not intended for mental health or medical replacement. Contact your GP or mental health professional for further advice.
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    58 min
  • Is venting good for anger?
    Mar 9 2025
    This episode, we’re talking about venting! I love this topic as I am very interested in anger and how we deal with it. We discuss: Why venting feels goodThe negative feedback loopHow venting might damage your relationships How to deal with anger productively Resources and further reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/happy-together/202309/do-you-vent-because-you-think-its-good-for-you-think-againhttps://psychologypartnersgroup.com/the-ill-effects-of-venting-your-frustrations/https://slate.com/technology/2022/03/venting-makes-you-feel-worse-psychology-research.htmlhttps://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/07/28/is-venting-good-for-your-health#:~:text=It%20might%20make%20you%20feel,listener%20gets%20tired%20of%20listeninghttps://time.com/7098679/is-venting-healthy/https://study.com/academy/lesson/catharsis-in-psychology-theory-examples-definition.html#:~:text=Catharsis%20theory%20purports%20that%20the,%2C%20unacknowledged%20trauma%2C%20or%20fearhttps://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2023/03/to-vent-or-not-to-vent-is-letting-our-feelings-out-actually-helpfulDoes Venting Anger Feed or Extinguish the Flame? Catharsis, Rumination, Distraction, Anger, and Aggressive Responding: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0146167202289002Beyond the myth of venting: Social sharing modes determine the benefits of emotional disclosure: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ejsp.1880Realizing the Upside of Venting: The Role of the “Challenger Listener”: https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/AMD.2018.0066Catharsis Theory: https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_573 FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PDF: https://www.thesunroompsychology.com.au/store/p/mental-health-resources-support Follow There’s so much more on socials: Instagram: @tssmpod Email: info@thesunroompsychology.com.au Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tsmmpod Follow Grace: @grackback_ (no clients please!) Follow The Sun Room on socials: Instagram: @thesunroompsychology thesunroompsychology.com.au Support & Resources: 1800RESPECT 24 hour telephone and online counselling service assisting those experiencing sexual, domestic, and family violence. https://1800respect.org.au 1800 737 732 BeyondBlue Support Service Telephone, online, and email counselling. www.beyondblue.org.au 1800 224 636 Kids Helpline www.kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800 LifeLine www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service Phone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide. www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au 1300 659 467 Relationships Australia: https://www.relationships.org.au/ Alcohol & Other Drug Support: https://www.directline.org.au Parenting: https://panda.org.au Family Violence: https://ntv.org.au Online CBT Programs & Resources: https://thiswayup.org.au NewAccess Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching Safety Planning: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIycKdnLH5_gIVWxpyCh3DmQxQEAAYASAAEgJZMfD_BwE AskIzzy: https://askizzy.org.au SANE Complex Mental Health Support: https://www.sane.org
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    19 min