Looking after loved ones with mental illness puts carers at risk themselves. They need more support
- Written by Jaelea Skehan, Conjoint Teaching Fellow in the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
Caring for a loved one with a mental illness can affect a person's mental health.Author provided
Victoria’s royal commission into mental health today turns its attention to the families and carers of people living with mental illness.
An estimated 2.8 million Australians provide practical day-to-day and emotional support for someone they care...