Families & Mental Illness
Finding support
Caring for someone with a mental illness can be an arduous task, requiring a lot of the energy and resources on a daily basis. As a carer, you are like a ‘boat in a hurricane; you just hold on'. Holding on can be made easier with the support of others. In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, carers talk about how sharing their experience with others in support groups and chat rooms has helped them to feel connected and develop a sense of humour.
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Background
Clip 1 of 7: Families & Mental Illness
Play 2:22 min 2.6 MB
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Coming to Terms
Clip 2 of 7: Families & Mental Illness
Members Only 5:44 min 6.5 MB
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Finding a Balance
Clip 3 of 7: Families & Mental Illness
Members Only 5:35 min 6.4 MB
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What about me?
Clip 4 of 7: Families & Mental Illness
Play 4:45 min 5.1 MB
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Preparing Yourself
Clip 5 of 7: Families & Mental Illness
Members Only 5:23 min 6.4 MB
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Finding support
Clip 6 of 7: Families & Mental Illness
Members Only 4:35 min 5.4 MB
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Looking ahead
Clip 7 of 7: Families & Mental Illness
Members Only 4:14 min 5.6 MB
