Many carers find it helpful to know more about the medical condition and treatment of the person they care for because then they can help to avoid things which may provoke a negative or distressing reaction, which makes life easier for all concerned. The following organisations provide specialist information, advice and support services.
The Chinese Mental Health Association providing community based assistance and support to Chinese living in the UK, helpline 0845 122 8660 (Mon to Fri, 4pm until 6pm).
Rethink provide information and advice, support groups, research and campaign for people suffering from severe mental illness and their carers, tel 0845 456 0455
Mind for information and advice on mental health issues
tel 0845 766 0163
Saneline offers practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anyone affected by mental illness, tel 0845 767 8000
Depression Alliance provides information, support and understanding to people who suffer from depression, and their carers, tel 0845 123 2320
MDF Bipolar Organisation give support, advice and information for people with manic depression, their families and carers, tel 0845 634 540
BPD world Borderline Personality Disorder and Self Harm website offers support and information
First Steps to Freedom offers advice, counselling and support to people who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder and their carers, tel 0845 120 2916
Young Minds aim to increase public awareness of the mental health needs of children, young people and families, tel 0800 018 2138
Mental Health Foundation with research and community projects they aim to improve the support available for people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities, tel 0207 803 1100
Making Space for people with schizophrenia and their carers, tel 0113 274 6010, 18b Otley Road, LS6 2AD
For other pages in this section, useful web addresses, leaflets and contacts please follow the links on the right.
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