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Online Forums - Supporting family and friends with a mental health condition (carers)

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Are you supporting a depressed partner? My tips from 18 years of experience
by Carmela , 15 Jul 2016
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by Samrat
04 Feb
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New to the supporting family and friends forum? Here's 3 tips to get you started
by bb_official , 20 Aug 2014
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by romantic_thi3f
04 Feb
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Helping your child to overcome school refusal
by Dr Kim , 30 Jan 2018
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by romantic_thi3f
12 Nov 2018
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They won't get help: supporting your teenager through a mental health crisis
by Dr Kim , 10 Oct 2017
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by Aquarius2
01 Oct 2018
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Forums etiquette: give support to receive support
by Chris B , 09 Nov 2015
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by Chris B
09 Nov 2015
Did he fall out of love because of his depression
by Deja Vu , 1 day and 15 hours ago
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by white knight
8 hours ago
Looking after partner as breadwinner
by Milkteax , 1 day and 6 hours ago
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by white knight
16 hours ago
I'm really scared to say the wrong thing...
by France22 , 1 day and 14 hours ago
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by romantic_thi3f
16 hours ago
How can I support my husband when we separate?
by AdalineO , 01 Feb
6
by Purple People Eater
1 day and 19 hours ago
Another Newbie to the Beyond Blue Community
by Carer07 , 24 Jan
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by Carer07
4 days and 5 hours ago
Supporting a loved one/partner/friend with anxiety
by B -127 , 5 days and 17 hours ago
3
by Doolhof
4 days and 17 hours ago
Husband is on work cover and we are applying for impairment lump sum
by Samvince , 5 days and 9 hours ago
3
by Summer Rose
4 days and 20 hours ago
Son newly diagnosed with depression
by BarebackBel , 13 Feb
7
by Purple People Eater
14 Feb
Working with my ex who i believe is narcissistic
by Clamnation , 13 Feb
3
by Purple People Eater
14 Feb
Living with someone with PTSD & Anxiety.
by LivingHome , 12 Mar 2015
13
by Purple People Eater
13 Feb
Feel helpless and lost
by Bluelight13 , 12 Feb
3
by Croix
12 Feb
Support bipolar partner get help & stop drinking
by Overwhelmed Mum , 12 Feb
2
by white knight
12 Feb
Helping a Partner cope with placement
by 19Maddy94 , 12 Feb
3
by 19Maddy94
12 Feb
I dont want to be the strong one anymore - supporting a chronically ill husband.
by AALAAA , 11 Feb
8
by Purple People Eater
12 Feb
Mental Health Carer Support Groups
by Purple People Eater , 06 Feb
6
by PamelaR
12 Feb
12 years old - anxiety issues?
by George81 , 30 Jan
11
by Sophie_M
12 Feb
Tourette's Syndrome: dealing with stigma
by SubduedBlues , 08 Mar 2017
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by SubduedBlues
11 Feb
Partner depressed and isolated
by Jasmine_B , 11 Feb
3
by Purple People Eater
11 Feb
My partner has ptsd and i am a little lost as to how to act and support
by Minimalman , 09 Feb
2
by smallwolf
11 Feb
TPD claims process
by pk1109 , 06 Feb
4
by pk1109
10 Feb
How do you deal with a lack of intimacy?
by Oliphant , 07 Sep 2018
13
by Skary Bill
08 Feb
I am my wife’s trigger
by Mirtle , 06 Feb
3
by Purple People Eater
07 Feb
Depressed husband drug abuse & cheating
by JennyS79 , 03 Feb
4
by Purple People Eater
07 Feb
I'm really angry at you, Depression
by copingwithdepressedpartner , 05 Feb
11
by copingwithdepressedpartner
06 Feb
Another Newbie
by Fembae , 01 Feb
3
by copingwithdepressedpartner
05 Feb
Partner has suspected BPD
by Helpforpartner , 18 Jan
13
by romantic_thi3f
04 Feb
Partner is on antidepressants, relationship going down hill
by Helpmypartner , 30 Jan
4
by smallwolf
01 Feb
Supporting my partner who wont receive help
by MsDee86 , 31 Jan
2
by Croix
31 Jan
Our home and family seem to be falling apart
by Parental Unit , 28 Jan
7
by George81
31 Jan
Friend has panic attacks in sleep what should I do?
by AC2025 , 30 Jan
4
by AC2025
30 Jan
Our 20 year old son
by km70 , 08 Jan
5
by smallwolf
29 Jan
Narcissistic sister in law
by Lomas , 26 Jan
2
by Doolhof
28 Jan
Supporting a Mum with Depression who’s birthday is 1st Jan
by Megan2019 , 27 Dec 2018
7
by Carer07
24 Jan
how to help my brother
by Sister 01 , 22 Jan
5
by geoff
24 Jan
Anxious Partner
by Speckles , 22 Jan
3
by romantic_thi3f
23 Jan
Where to turn to next.
by Ozboomer , 03 Jan
6
by Peppermintbach
23 Jan
Husband has depression and I feel helpless and angry
by Anonymous1001 , 20 Jan
4
by Croix
21 Jan
Trying to help a Mate
by Worried Mate , 14 Jan
14
by blondguy
21 Jan
Helping my teenage son with depression and anxiety
by Starbimum , 20 Jan
3
by Nurse Jenn
21 Jan
Where to from here?
by Xiomara , 16 Jan
13
by White Rose
21 Jan
Empowering people with autism
by PamelaR , 20 Sep 2018
8
by PamelaR
20 Jan
Partner is showing signs of depression, pushing me away
by Rockpool , 12 May 2015
18
by Cocostar
19 Jan
Husband with GAD
by Home4U , 15 Jan
9
by geoff
18 Jan
Advice for an employer trying to help an employee with a mental health condition.
by Barry G , 16 Jan
4
by White Rose
17 Jan
Parents with teenagers who have BPD
by Milo's Mum , 14 Jan
5
by quirkywords
15 Jan

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