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What can help a person recover? 

  • Finding hope
  • The importance of choice and self-management of wellbeing
  • Passion and purpose in life e.g. work, hobbies, exercise, spiritual groups etc.
  • Social relationships & support networks
  • Medication can have an important role in recovery however, it is important to remember that recovery is a unique, indiviudalised process and medication will be different for everyone

 How can you help support someone recovering from mental distress?

  • Nurture hopefulness
  • Believe in the person and that recovery is possible
  • Share stories of recovery
  • Focus on personal strengths
  • Respect
  • Active listening
  • Support and respect self-management
  • Humour
  • Exercise & diet
  • Take care of yourself

(Mental Health Coordinating Council, 2012, 'Mental Health Connect: Essential Mental Health Training for GLBT people')

Support Groups for Carers

  •  ARAFEMI
    Support groups for carers + ONLINE support to chat and gain mutual support

 

  • Carers NSW support line
    Tel: Freecall 1800 242 636 *Mobile calls charged at mobile rates
    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (closed public holidays).
    Carers NSW also offers a wide range of support groups for carers and also has a young carers program.
  • Mental Health Foundation for Carers
    This program is designed to assist carers looking after someone with a mental illness. If you find the mental health system confusing and feel your own needs are not being met, these resources can assist you.