SANE

Mental illness has been shrouded in secrecy for such a long time that sufferers, their families and friends are often left feeling helpless and isolated. Until recently, many have felt that they have nowhere to turn.

Sane has three objectives:

• To raise awareness and respect for people with mental illness and their families, improve education and training, and secure better services.
• To undertake research into the cause of serious mental illness through The Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research.
• To provide information and emotional support to those experiencing mental health problems, their families and carers through SANEline.

SANE's vision is to use its proven helpline expertise to reach many more people affected by mental illness, their families and friends. Through the use of regular anonymised surveys of its users, SANE is in a prime position to understand both what is required and how to deliver it.