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Carers, family and friends

2332 tea and talkThis section is for everyone affected by mental illness carers, families and friends

Much of the information is designed for people who know someone who has a mental illness. Our Diagnosis & Treatment section and Living with mental illness sections are more designed for people directly affected. Although some information is written with a particular reader in mind, all of it is open to everyone.

In this section you can also  find information and advice from our Siblings Network, a unique project for brothers and sisters of people with mental health issues.

What you need to know

The big questions for anyone affected by mental illness, including carers, family and friends.

  • Worried about someones mental health
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