You are currently:

Online forums

Before you can post or reply in these forums, please complete your profile

Complete your profile

Before you can post or reply in these forums, please join our online community.

Forum membership is open to anyone residing in Australia.

Join the online community Community rules Coping during the Coronavirus outbreak

Feed for this forum

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

Thread Posts Last Reply
Sticky thread
They won't get help: supporting your teenager through a mental health crisis
by Dr Kim , 10 Oct 2017
4
by Sophie_M
30 Jul
Sticky thread
Are you supporting a depressed partner? My tips from 18 years of experience
by Carmela , 15 Jul 2016
29
by Sweesoft
22 Mar
Sticky thread
Helping your child to overcome school refusal
by Dr Kim , 30 Jan 2018
18
by Sweesoft
22 Mar
Sticky thread
New to the supporting family and friends forum? Here's 3 tips to get you started
by Missing user , 20 Aug 2014
24
by HanP
11 Apr 2019
thread locked Sticky thread
Forums etiquette: give support to receive support
by Chris B , 09 Nov 2015
1
by Chris B
09 Nov 2015
Husband anxious and depressed - wants our kids out of home
by Herbie1 , 15 Sep
6
by tranzcrybe
1 day and 8 hours ago
BPD son in prison, I’m over it
by Sunflower62 , 03 Mar
85
by Nameless1
1 day and 12 hours ago
struggling with special needs children
by Matchy69 , 21 Sep 2019
441
by Sleepy21
2 days and 9 hours ago
Advice on depressed husband moving back in with us after 6 month separation.
by Redhuta , 10 May 2018
34
by Redhuta
5 days and 15 hours ago
I'm really exhausted psychologically and emotionally. I think I'm setting a deadline in my head for things to get better, or I'll have to leave.
by Violet12 , 14 Sep
10
by therising
19 Sep
Supporting a depressed husband - seeking hope
by 815 , 17 Aug 2020
205
by quirkywords
17 Sep
Dealing with a friend's abandonment issues...
by RamblingGirl , 16 Sep
4
by Here2Talk
17 Sep
How do I support my depressed teen?
by Mamac8 , 14 Sep
5
by sbella02
14 Sep
Help with a partner with depression and PTSD
by Tangled03 , 12 Sep
6
by Tangled03
14 Sep
I don't know what to do and feel so much pressure
by Desperately Depressed , 09 Sep
9
by Croix
12 Sep
Need advice from POC on how to tell parents about partners bipolar
by CactusFlower , 11 Sep
3
by quirkywords
11 Sep
Supporting Depressed, Anxious and Angry Wife
by Feelinglowlow , 05 Jul
13
by quirkywords
10 Sep
Supporting a parent of a suicide attempt
by Hopeful99 , 09 Sep
3
by smallwolf
09 Sep
I think my wife is experiencing psychosis
by AvailableDisplayname , 01 Sep
19
by Aaronsis
08 Sep
Wanting advice for parenting adult child with mental illness
by krainb01 , 06 Sep
3
by Isabella_
06 Sep
Centrelink Disability Support Pension for Mental Illness
by 3000 , 18 Mar 2017
11
by krainb01
06 Sep
our intimacy
by deek21 , 17 Jan 2016
10
by geoff
05 Sep
Advice on Helping Someone During a Catatonic Episode?
by sinkingships , 20 Aug
5
by Croix
04 Sep
Supporting loved ones going through mental illness
by Petal22 , 04 Sep
1
by Petal22
04 Sep
Please share your best tips and advice for preventing co-dependency & stress whilst supporting a partner who's in a bad place
by Violet12 , 01 Sep
4
by quirkywords
04 Sep
Advice needed caring for 22yr old son
by Mothership , 12 Aug
7
by geoff
02 Sep
Partner with depression + untreated ADHD told me he thinks about suicide all the time. I need to talk
by Violet12 , 31 Aug
5
by Violet12
01 Sep
I believe that my partner may be suffering from psychotic episodes
by Tony46 , 29 Aug
7
by Isabella_
31 Aug
Depressed daughter *Trigger warning - self harm*
by Blue Basil , 05 Mar
18
by quirkywords
30 Aug
How can I support my partner - recently diagnosed
by Twiggs , 30 Aug
2
by jaz28
30 Aug
Porn addiction brick bat
by Pippa Pie , 11 Jul
5
by Sophia16
29 Aug
Help needed
by Unsure77 , 13 Jul
260
by david'n'goliath
29 Aug
How to support boyfriend with drug addiction??
by jmp2121 , 24 Aug
4
by geoff
26 Aug
Supporting ex boyfriend who is currently staying in a Mental Health unit.
by Kipvee , 25 Aug
3
by Positive_vibes89
25 Aug
Supporting a suicidal wife
by AEEA , 22 Aug
10
by therising
24 Aug
Desperately looking for help
by Huckle , 19 Aug
11
by romantic_thi3f
24 Aug
My spouse is pushing me away.. what can I do?
by WorriedPartner1 , 14 Aug
10
by The Bro
22 Aug
How do I help my depressed husband 😢
by Mel Re , 20 Aug
9
by therising
22 Aug
What should I do now?
by Violet12 , 19 Aug
2
by jaz28
19 Aug
Suspected depression and the end of marriage
by SoulSearch , 15 Aug
3
by Pumpkinella
16 Aug
Teen's first psych ward stay - what now?
by BElaine , 15 Aug
2
by Croix
15 Aug
Struggling as a mum of teen. Want to give up. Trigger warning 'self harm and suicidal ideation'
by Scarey , 14 Aug
3
by Croix
14 Aug
Empowering people with autism
by PamelaR , 20 Sep 2018
16
by Huckle
14 Aug
Dealing with my boyfriend who goes into psychosis and has been diagnosed with mild schizophrenia
by Natalia S , 16 Jun
4
by E M
03 Aug
Sudden change
by Picket , 09 Nov 2020
19
by Summer Rose
03 Aug
Bipolar Partner: Gaslighting and no empathy?
by HeyJupiter , 31 Jul
4
by quirkywords
31 Jul
My son has anxiety related to eating
by WorriedMum22 , 21 Jul
7
by david'n'goliath
29 Jul
Friend not coping with lockdown-
by Speechless , 22 Jul
3
by Summer Rose
22 Jul
Drawing boundaries with depressed friend
by JuanitaMaldo , 22 Jul
3
by JuanitaMaldo
22 Jul
Spouse with depression and my step daughters are not helpful. After suggestions on educating them.
by LateInLife , 22 Jul
2
by missep123
22 Jul

Stay in touch with us

Sign up below for regular emails filled with information, advice and support for you or your loved ones.


Sign me up