Rethink Mental Illness - support for siblings (South London)

• SE1 7TP, < 1 mile from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our group is intended to provide support for those affected by depersonalisation and derealisation disorder (DPDR). It is a condition that affects between 1–2% of the population but has an average diagnosis time of 7–12 years, and for which there is only one specialist service in the UK. The group offers peer support to help people manage their symptoms and the path to treatment.

• SE1 7TP, < 1 mile from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our group is for those who care for people living with borderline personality disorder or emotional unstable personality disorder (BPD or EUPD)). The group provides mutual support through discussions and gives you the opportunity to speak to our lived experience facilitator about all aspects of BPD/EUPD), which is something you may feel uncomfortable doing with a loved one.

• SE1 7TP, 1 mile from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

The London Arts and Social Network is a peer led network whose members identify with the difficulties associated with personality disorder (whether formally diagnosed or not). We provide a space for people to meet and enjoy London-based arts and cultural events. The network aims to give people who may be isolated an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the experience of going to cultural events with a peer group who can appreciate the difficulties of having a personality disorder.

• E3 4BY, 1 mile from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our group welcomes women who have had a mild to moderate experience of mental illness, who want to improve their physical and mental health through physical activity. Physical activitiy helps to reduce stress and symptoms of mental health conditions. Our peer support activity sessions aim to make you feel good because it releases chemicals known as 'happy hormones' that improves your mood. Contact us to find out more.

• SE15 6DR, 2 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The Sporting Recovery Group provides opportunities for social interaction through physical activity and a Wellness Cafe. We offer a stigma free and welcoming environment for people with lived experience of mental distress or enduring mental illness, their carers and support staff. Our activities include: - Individual and team sport - Gym and non contact boxing - Racket sports - Tai Chi, yoga and dance classes - Peer support (a safe space to meet and talk/Wellness Cafe

• HA1 4HZ, 4 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The group aims to empower Afgan females by raising awareness of and access to mental health services and other social welfare services to help reduce isolation and improve mental wellbeing. The group also aims to improve the physical health of its members by encouraging them to take part in exercise classes which are peer led.

• SW19 4EF, 6 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our very long running group has become a key source of information and support in the area. We provide information on local and national services, and support and empower one another. The group is for anyone affected by mental illness, including people living with mental illness and their family members and friends. We also talk to local decision makers to try and improve the treatment of all those affected by mental illness.

• SW19 4EF, 6 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

We meet every Wednesday of the year for a relaxed and friendly evening of games, low-cost food and drinks, bingo, chess, art and colouring, Scrabble, chatting and quizzes. We also have a quiet room for those who wish to use it. We have occasional outings, eg to the theatre, cinema, walks, days out to towns and cities, countryside and seaside. We are always looking to do more, so we would welcome any suggestions and support. We are open to people with severe mental illness who are or have been supported by a community mental health team.

• CR0 5LP, 7 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our group aims to be a safe place for carers to offload their problems and support each other, knowing they will not be judged. We have all had personal experience of caring for someone close to us, and so we understand what it can be like supporting someone through a challenging treatment path. We have occasional speakers, and try to be involved in local decision making to help improve the situations of carers and their loved ones.