For Carers / Visitors: Carer Support

Carer Support

Caring for a friend or loved one with a mental illness can present many challenges. We are committed to involving carers and there are a number of support groups held throughout the Clinic.

The aim of a support group is to:

• provide education about mental illness;
• teach helpful strategies for managing, responding to and supporting a person experiencing mental health problems;
• provide tips on how to communicate more effectively;
• encourage carers to look after their own wellbeing by staying active, gaining support from others and learning to manage their own feelings of anxiety, guilt and frustration; and
• provide information about community services that offer ongoing support.

Further details are available in the Carer’s Pack provided upon admission.

View the Carers brochure for more information.

Beyond Blue’s Carers booklet – Supporting and caring for a person with depression-anxiety – Caring for others-caring for yourself