Caring and coping book 2nd Edition

Rethink’s best-selling handbook for new informal carers offers strategies to deal with the practical day-to-day challenges thrown up by a diagnosis of severe mental illness. 

This is the 2nd edition. For the 3rd and latest edition, follow the link on the right hand side of this page.

The book is designed to provide a wide range of information in an easily accessible format. Sections include: a summary of illnesses, disorders and treatments, what to tell family and friends, carers’ rights, professional help and support available, coping in a crisis and understanding the jargon. The book also includes useful website links and addresses.

 Reviews

"We certainly never knew half as much as had been published here" - Co-ordinator, Carer Support Group

"We feel this is an excellent pack and any new carer would have most of their questions answered"  - Mental Health Policy officer, Social Services

"A superb piece of work - well written, thoughtful and, above all, extremely meaningful for the particular audience it is meant to address.' - Carer