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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 Karly_M_99
16 Jun
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Helping your child to overcome school refusal
by Dr Kim , 30 Jan 2018
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by smallwolf
27 Jun 2019
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New to the supporting family and friends forum? Here's 3 tips to get you started
by Missing user , 20 Aug 2014
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by HanP
11 Apr 2019
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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
Wife of depressed partner. Need some guidance
by Tracey B , 1 day and 2 hours ago
3
by therising
1 day ago
Do people going through a depressive episode want company?
by ZoeS123 , 1 day and 14 hours ago
4
by InhaleExhale
1 day ago
Partner gone off medication, become distant and doesn't love me
by RJE2806 , 21 Jun
5
by RJE2806
1 day and 12 hours ago
one big mental health mess
by keej21 , 4 days and 19 hours ago
3
by Croix
1 day and 14 hours ago
Not sure how to help a friend
by Kara107 , 4 days and 10 hours ago
2
by Croix
1 day and 14 hours ago
Friend can't promise me he is safe, should I tell his partner?
by cake-o-saurus , 2 days and 14 hours ago
3
by Aaronsis
2 days and 13 hours ago
Don't know what to do anymore
by Candlelight vigil , 3 days and 11 hours ago
3
by Aaronsis
3 days ago
Best friend with bpd and depression just attempted suicide twice
by dylhole , 04 Jul
3
by Croix
3 days and 13 hours ago
This is just the start of my story but I am seeking hope and support
by Soschott , 3 days and 18 hours ago
2
by Aaronsis
3 days and 16 hours ago
Wife is mentally ill and alcoholic
by Blackboy , 02 Jun 2019
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by Blackboy
03 Jul
Partner ended our relationship and I’m terrified he will commit suicide
by Alee123 , 02 Jul
3
by Emmen
02 Jul
Emotional toll and guilt over looking after a depressed friend
by Catlover123 , 29 Jun
2
by jess334
30 Jun
Supporting a coworker
by ChrisCson , 28 Jun
8
by Emmen
30 Jun
Blast from the past
by Wanderlust123 , 28 May
6
by SarahZ
27 Jun
Almost ready to end a 25 year marriage to bipolar wife
by Dave00 , 22 Jun
5
by Sleepy21
27 Jun
My partner says he doesn't love me anymore but I think it's his mental health doing the talking.
by Need support , 25 Jun
7
by Need support
26 Jun
My sister may have bipolar but won’t seek help, and also abuses drugs. So lost!
by ConcernedSister94 , 25 Jun
3
by ConcernedSister94
26 Jun
Ageing parents looking after chronically depressed older sibling
by Dreamland , 11 Jun
3
by D1amond
21 Jun
New and need advice on best place to post
by Ghostlife , 21 Jun
3
by Tay100
21 Jun
Feeling stressed and drained
by BG89 , 11 Mar
20
by Croix
21 Jun
Hoarding problem
by Gelati , 03 Jul 2019
10
by quirkywords
20 Jun
where to get help applying for DSP for Adult ADHD
by kellan89 , 18 Jun
2
by jess334
19 Jun
Supporting a friend with depression
by harrystyles , 13 Jun
3
by jess334
19 Jun
Hi
by Marama , 10 Jun
3
by AlwaysForgotten
18 Jun
My partner, his stage 1 dementia mother and her refusal to sign POA
by Anroca78 , 14 Jun
8
by romantic_thi3f
16 Jun
Worried, worried, worried
by Surfs , 10 Jun
4
by therising
12 Jun
Can I help him?
by _sweetheart_ , 13 May
8
by smallwolf
11 Jun
Cyclic major depressive disorder
by Monny , 10 Jan 2017
9
by _sweetheart_
11 Jun
Trying to help my dad
by N15 , 10 Jun
6
by geoff
11 Jun
Husband with low testosterone and depression
by Z. Martin , 09 Jun
3
by therising
10 Jun
25yo daughter depressed/anxious & almost abusive
by 1963 , 07 Jun
4
by Croix
09 Jun
Trying to support my Mum who hoards
by Chewaldo , 05 Jun
6
by Aaronsis
09 Jun
Bpd
by Groundhogdayagain12 , 09 Jun
3
by White Rose
09 Jun
How to support partner with depression when he lies
by Angel love , 06 Jun
3
by White Rose
08 Jun
Is it normal for someone suffering depression to lie and have addictions
by Angel love , 06 Jun
3
by White Rose
07 Jun
struggling with special needs children
by Matchy69 , 21 Sep 2019
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by Matchy69
06 Jun
Hello, introduction of a concerned partner looking to learn
by greenshape , 05 Jun
4
by smallwolf
06 Jun
Chronic Daily Pain/Head Pressure & Headaches
by Jakess13 , 05 Jun
2
by jess334
05 Jun
Partner needs help
by Lovecare , 02 Jun
3
by Lovecare
03 Jun
I'm stuck and there's no escape
by Elle_T , 01 Mar
6
by Trelly
02 Jun
Girlfriend has anxiety about seeing me, but I want to see her all the time
by bogo66 , 31 May
2
by jess334
01 Jun
Exhausted
by Virgo6 , 30 May
5
by Virgo6
30 May
Supporting my partner who is transitioning off anti-depression medication
by Flamps8 , 26 Apr
4
by Aussiekeke
27 May
Husband depressed, blames me and the kids for his unhappiness
by Nic B , 26 May
3
by smallwolf
26 May
Daughter with anxiety
by Moonta , 20 Dec 2019
4
by PlainJane01
26 May

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