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Taken from Beyond Blue - www.beyondblue.org.au

Free Carers Booklet and DVD

beyondblue: the national depression initiative is proud to announce the release of an important resource designed to help carers and family members while they care for their loved ones.

The beyondblue Guide for Carers - Supporting and caring for a person with depression, anxiety and/or a related disorder is available free to order or download, or by calling 1300 22 4636.

The 40-page guide is divided into two parts: caring for others and caring for yourself.

This unique resource provides carers with practical strategies, advice and guidance on approaches to deal with the range of situations they might face. The second part of the guide focuses on the carer looking after their health and acknowledges the impact that the caring experience may have on them.

The guide contains anecdotes from carers across Australia, allowing others to draw support, knowledge and wisdom from their experiences.

The Guide for Carers is divided into sections, including:

recognising that something is not right

taking the first step

accessing information and treatment

working towards recovery

overcoming setbacks

managing emergency and crisis situations

looking after yourself

the impact caring can have on you, physically and emotionally and how it impacts your family and friends

how to find the right support