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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 Sweesoft
22 Mar
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Helping your child to overcome school refusal
by Dr Kim , 30 Jan 2018
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by Sweesoft
22 Mar
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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
1
by Chris B
09 Nov 2015
Help with supporting my female partner
by vulgarwolf , 18 hours ago
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by white knight
2 hours ago
How do I support my depressed partner when he keeps pushing me away
by Overthinkingpartner , 20 hours ago
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by white knight
2 hours ago
My strength is slowly diminishing ...
by bluerose73 , 02 Jun
13
by jtjt_4862
2 hours ago
Supporting a depressed husband - seeking hope
by 815 , 17 Aug 2020
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by Blue Banded Bee
1 day and 11 hours ago
struggling with special needs children
by Matchy69 , 21 Sep 2019
391
by Boudica
1 day and 14 hours ago
Seeking advice
by TRC , 5 days and 1 hour ago
4
by Violet12
2 days and 22 hours ago
Helping my 73yo Dad with possible Diogenes Syndrome (Living in filth with a bit of hoarding)
by BluePoppy , 06 Jun
3
by romantic_thi3f
08 Jun
My friend has PTSD and trauma from childhood S/A (trigger warning)
by Crowley , 06 Jun
2
by Sophie_M
06 Jun
Partner has anxiety and I need help!
by Kopiko , 04 Jun
4
by Stylo12
05 Jun
Concerned Dad
by Rotorex , 03 Jun
4
by geoff
05 Jun
Trouble coping - Early Onset Alzheimers
by BPscully , 22 May
6
by missep123
31 May
39 son, severe alcoholism, nightmare , stole and sold my wifes jewelry
by Stillsurfing , 30 May
8
by geoff
31 May
Caring difficulties - When someone refuses your help
by BPscully , 30 May
3
by quirkywords
30 May
Son with suspected anxiety won't leave his bedroom
by sunnydaysahead , 26 May
5
by sunnydaysahead
28 May
Depressed daughter *Trigger warning - self harm*
by Blue Basil , 05 Mar
11
by ElleVinnie
25 May
Husband's undiagnosed OCD upsetting me more than him
by Vsellen , 20 May
2
by geoff
23 May
Lost husband
by Mamalife , 17 May
5
by geoff
22 May
Alcoholic husband
by Etak88 , 20 May
3
by geoff
21 May
Sudden change
by Picket , 09 Nov 2020
17
by Summer Rose
20 May
Parents with teenagers who have BPD
by Milo's Mum , 14 Jan 2019
10
by quirkywords
15 May
My partner is experiencing depression and is pushing me away
by Karen123 , 24 Feb
14
by Karen123
14 May
How to support my partner for 12 years with his depression and a baby due soon?
by Odd Socks , 13 May
2
by geoff
13 May
Local Police Staion can be a great place to call in a threatened suicide crisis.
by Doog , 03 May
11
by Sleepy21
09 May
My Girlfriend has depression but I need help!
by IWOLFI , 02 May
11
by Doog
07 May
Supporting Anxious 6 year old
by Country Mum 82 , 05 May
2
by CalmCat
07 May
Here we go again
by KG82 , 29 Jan
29
by KG82
06 May
Supporting someone who is not acknowledging they have a problem
by Qwerty14 , 26 Apr
4
by quirkywords
06 May
Troubled Son *Trigger warning - self harm*
by Guest2632 , 05 May
3
by Guest2632
06 May
Advice for my gf *Trigger warning: suicidal thoughts and self harm*
by Dan H , 19 Apr
3
by IWOLFI
04 May
Kicked stepson out - how to help him when he doesn't see there's a problem
by LilyChicken , 25 Apr
3
by Boudica
30 Apr
CARER FOR RELATIVE
by Mathias , 17 Sep 2018
11
by Sophie_M
27 Apr
Depression or Abuse?
by Amsmeq , 17 Apr
4
by geoff
27 Apr
Suicidal son
by Desperate Mom , 26 Apr
4
by Croix
26 Apr
Husband periodically but seriously depressed
by Netty15 , 24 Apr
11
by Here2Talk
26 Apr
Depressed partner has relapsed and I'm 30 weeks pregnant
by Ruby Vale , 22 Apr
4
by Boudica
23 Apr
How can I support my partner with an eating disorder.
by Gambit87 , 22 Apr
4
by Gambit87
23 Apr
My 70 year old dad needs mental health support
by EzzyW , 14 Apr
6
by EzzyW
23 Apr
Navigating financial assistance and support – How do I access assistance
by Lise 1110 , 21 Apr
6
by geoff
22 Apr
BPD son in prison, I’m over it
by Sunflower62 , 03 Mar
37
by geoff
21 Apr
Husband with a pornography addiction
by JaneA42 , 19 Apr
3
by geoff
20 Apr
Looking for support
by Guest_6510 , 14 Apr
8
by 815
19 Apr
Where is the line where I can say It's not me, it's you?
by Helarctus , 19 Apr
4
by Helarctus
19 Apr
How to help a friend with PND
by MummaS33 , 18 Apr
2
by Katyonthehamsterwheel
18 Apr
Struggling living with husband with mental illness
by Sad carer , 07 Sep 2017
19
by 815
13 Apr
Out of the Loop
by Glenwood , 07 Apr
6
by 815
12 Apr

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