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This resource will talk about ways families can look after their own wellbeing while caring for a family member. It is important that caregivers remember their own health is equally important.

Learning about mental health will help families provide their sick relative with better care, but will also help them maintain their own health. It is essential that you remain well if you are to be able to support your relative effectively.

The Family Toolkit workbook has more information for relatives supporting a family member with mental illness.

The Family Self-Care and Recovery from Mental Illness manual consists of six sections:

Section 1: Mental Illness Recovery

Section 2: Caregiving Planning

Section 3: Caring for the Caregiver

Section 4: Past and Future: Maintaining Hope Amidst Ambiguous Loss

Section 5: Enhancing Relationships within the Family

Section 6: Transitioning Away From Mental Illness

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