While most people recognise that loss is a normal part of life, the grief that follows is often misunderstood.
To help clear up this confusion, we’ve compiled a list of the common misconceptions held about grief.
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Mental Health Week brings our own wellbeing into focus. So it’s a good time to think about what you can do if you have concerns about your own mental health, or that of a family member or a friend.
It takes courage to take the first step. You may have noticed changes in your own mood, or observed worrying behaviours in someone else. Either way it could be time to acknowledge that there is problem and reach out for help.
We get many calls to the SANE Helpline from people who are looking after a loved one with a mental illness.
It is estimated that carers of someone with a mental illness spend an average of 104 hours per week in the caring role. This can make being a carer a very demanding responsibility, and getting some outside support can make a big difference.
It is important for you to take care of yourself, as it is quite common for carers to put their own needs aside.