Mental Health Carers NSW

Mental health carers can often feel alone and isolated. It can be stressful and draining taking care of a loved one living with a mental health condition, and it can often have a significant impact on your life.

That’s why it is important to remember that you aren’t alone – there are lots of mental health carers out there who are on their own caring journey.

Below you will find stories from some of our lovely mental health carers about their journey and experiences, and they will also give their own advice and tips for other carers.

Jenny’s Story

Jenny cares for her son with OCD and anxiety. She has a wealth of experience working in the mental health sector, including for the Mental Health Review Tribunal, and is also the President of MHCN.

Listen to her story

Andrew’s Story

Andrew has been a carer for his mother who has PSP for the last 10 years. Andrew also works as a forensic peer worker and has a lived experience of living with a mental health condition.

Listen to his story

Daniella’s Story

Daniella is a young carer for her grandfather living with Alzheimer’s disease. Daniella is currently studying social work at university and hopes to use her experience to help others.

Listen to her story

Catalina’s Story

Catalina cares for her son who is living with PTSD. She also has many years of experience working in the sector in health, welfare and advocacy.

Listen to her story

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To pay our respects and remember those who have served, MHCN will be closed today, Friday April 25th, and opening as normal on Monday, April 28th.

Our Admin and Carer Connections Line will also be closed during this time.

Lest we forget.

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To pay our respects and remember those who have served, MHCN will be closed today, Friday April 25th, and opening as normal on Monday, April 28th. Our Admin and Carer Connections Line will also be closed during this time. Lest we forget.

World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD) takes place on April 23rd each year to recognise and advocate for the global promotion of infant, child and adolescent mental health 🌏

The @iacapap 2025 theme underscores the importance of comprehensively understanding and addressing the mental health challenges encountered by displaced children and families as a result of crises, while simultaneously promoting inclusion and fostering understanding between displaced individuals and communities.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day #WICAMHD #WICAMHD2025

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World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD) takes place on April 23rd each year to recognise and advocate for the global promotion of infant, child and adolescent mental health 🌏 The @iacapap 2025 theme underscores the importance of comprehensively understanding and addressing the mental health challenges encountered by displaced children and families as a result of crises, while simultaneously promoting inclusion and fostering understanding between displaced individuals and communities. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day #WICAMHD #WICAMHD2025

Join us on Friday May 2nd for MHCN’s next Carer Connections Meeting 💬

Each meeting offers a supportive and friendly space for mental health carers to connect, make new people, and explore advocacy interests. The meetings also play a key role in shaping MHCN`s policy and advocacy work, ensuring that the voices of mental health carers, families, and friends help guide the organisation`s priorities and areas of focus.

If you`re a carer, we’d love for you to join us for a chat 👋

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register!

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Join us on Friday May 2nd for MHCN’s next Carer Connections Meeting 💬 Each meeting offers a supportive and friendly space for mental health carers to connect, make new people, and explore advocacy interests. The meetings also play a key role in shaping MHCN's policy and advocacy work, ensuring that the voices of mental health carers, families, and friends help guide the organisation's priorities and areas of focus. If you're a carer, we’d love for you to join us for a chat 👋 🔗 Click the link in our bio to register!

World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD) takes place on April 23rd each year to recognise and advocate for the global promotion of infant, child and adolescent mental health 🌏

The @iacapap 2025 theme underscores the importance of comprehensively understanding and addressing the mental health challenges encountered by displaced children and families as a result of crises, while simultaneously promoting inclusion and fostering understanding between displaced individuals and communities.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day #WICAMHD #WICAMHD2025

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World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD) takes place on April 23rd each year to recognise and advocate for the global promotion of infant, child and adolescent mental health 🌏 The @iacapap 2025 theme underscores the importance of comprehensively understanding and addressing the mental health challenges encountered by displaced children and families as a result of crises, while simultaneously promoting inclusion and fostering understanding between displaced individuals and communities. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day #WICAMHD #WICAMHD2025

Join us on Friday May 2nd for MHCN’s next Carer Connections Meeting 💬

Each meeting offers a supportive and friendly space for mental health carers to connect, make new people, and explore advocacy interests. The meetings also play a key role in shaping MHCN`s policy and advocacy work, ensuring that the voices of mental health carers, families, and friends help guide the organisation`s priorities and areas of focus.

If you`re a carer, we’d love for you to join us for a chat 👋

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register!

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Join us on Friday May 2nd for MHCN’s next Carer Connections Meeting 💬 Each meeting offers a supportive and friendly space for mental health carers to connect, make new people, and explore advocacy interests. The meetings also play a key role in shaping MHCN's policy and advocacy work, ensuring that the voices of mental health carers, families, and friends help guide the organisation's priorities and areas of focus. If you're a carer, we’d love for you to join us for a chat 👋 🔗 Click the link in our bio to register!
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