Caring

This is the first in a series of Rethink reports on mental health recovery. It identifies 100 ways in which people working across the mental health sector can support the recovery of people with mental health problems.

A novel which shows how difficult it can be to love someone suffering from manic depression.

Written specifically with people affected by mental illness and their carers in mind,  this book helps people understand and apply the basic concepts of cognitive therapy for psychosis.

A guide to bipolar disorder (manic depression) answering basic questions in an easy to read format.

A briefing paper on sharing mental health information with carers: pointers to good practice for service providers.

CUES is a leaflet for carers that helps plan support and care. Currently out of print, but available for download.

This factsheet looks at the care available to someone with a mental health problem, including aftercare for someone who has been under a ‘treatment’ section of the Mental Health Act.

A factsheet on the right carers have to be assessed by social services and the process involved.

Fully updated third edition of the essential guide for people caring for someone with mental illness.

This factsheet provides information if the problems of a friend or relative are prolonged and you fear they may be developing a mental health problem.