Supporting Others

Look at this tool help clarify what you have already tried to help the person you care about to feel better.

Why do you want to help the person to feel better? The obvious answer may be because you care about them.

Here is a list of suggested actions which you may find helpful.

People who experience depression do recover. Aware has a range of services and supports for people who experience depression and for people who care about them.

Many people resist caring for themselves when someone they care about has depression or bipolar disorder.

A volunteer is available to provide information on all Aware services and how they can support you, your family, friends and colleagues.

Consider participating in this psycho-educational programme designed specifically for those supporting a loved one experiencing depression or bipolar disorder.

If someone you care about has been admitted to hospital for treatment of depression or bipolar it can be useful to ask yourself what meaning this has for you.

The fear that someone we care about might choose to end their own life is probably one of the worst fears that we can have.