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’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’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’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’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 tomorrow, Thursday April 25th, and opening as normal on Friday, April 26th.

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

Lest we forget. #AnzacDay #LestWeForget

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To pay our respects and remember those who have served, MHCN will be closed tomorrow, Thursday April 25th, and opening as normal on Friday, April 26th. Our Admin and Carer Connections Line will also be closed during this time. Lest we forget. #AnzacDay #LestWeForget

Children and adolescents form a third of the world`s population. Research has demonstrated that adverse experiences in childhood impact lifelong mental and physical health.

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 🌏

This year’s theme highlights the importance of individuals sharing their own experiences with mental health to build bridges of understanding. By speaking in their own words, they foster empathy, dispel stigma, and create connections that enhance support and awareness within communities.

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more about World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day

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Children and adolescents form a third of the world's population. Research has demonstrated that adverse experiences in childhood impact lifelong mental and physical health. 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 🌏 This year’s theme highlights the importance of individuals sharing their own experiences with mental health to build bridges of understanding. By speaking in their own words, they foster empathy, dispel stigma, and create connections that enhance support and awareness within communities. 👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more about World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day

📣 Mental Health Carers NSW, in conjunction with @beingmentalhealthconsumers, will be yarning with First Nations consumers and carers between 4:00pm – 5:00pm on Wednesday June 12th to explore the specific mental healthcare issues and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW.

If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person and would like to contribute your experience to the discussion, please complete the EOI form below no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday May 13th.

All applicants will be contacted by May 27th to confirm whether they have been successful in being part of this yarn.

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more!

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📣 Mental Health Carers NSW, in conjunction with @beingmentalhealthconsumers, will be yarning with First Nations consumers and carers between 4:00pm – 5:00pm on Wednesday June 12th to explore the specific mental healthcare issues and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person and would like to contribute your experience to the discussion, please complete the EOI form below no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday May 13th. All applicants will be contacted by May 27th to confirm whether they have been successful in being part of this yarn. 👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more!

Children and adolescents form a third of the world`s population. Research has demonstrated that adverse experiences in childhood impact lifelong mental and physical health.

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 🌏

This year’s theme highlights the importance of individuals sharing their own experiences with mental health to build bridges of understanding. By speaking in their own words, they foster empathy, dispel stigma, and create connections that enhance support and awareness within communities.

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more about World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day

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Children and adolescents form a third of the world's population. Research has demonstrated that adverse experiences in childhood impact lifelong mental and physical health. 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 🌏 This year’s theme highlights the importance of individuals sharing their own experiences with mental health to build bridges of understanding. By speaking in their own words, they foster empathy, dispel stigma, and create connections that enhance support and awareness within communities. 👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more about World Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Day

📣 Mental Health Carers NSW, in conjunction with @beingmentalhealthconsumers, will be yarning with First Nations consumers and carers between 4:00pm – 5:00pm on Wednesday June 12th to explore the specific mental healthcare issues and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW.

If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person and would like to contribute your experience to the discussion, please complete the EOI form below no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday May 13th.

All applicants will be contacted by May 27th to confirm whether they have been successful in being part of this yarn.

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more!

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📣 Mental Health Carers NSW, in conjunction with @beingmentalhealthconsumers, will be yarning with First Nations consumers and carers between 4:00pm – 5:00pm on Wednesday June 12th to explore the specific mental healthcare issues and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person and would like to contribute your experience to the discussion, please complete the EOI form below no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday May 13th. All applicants will be contacted by May 27th to confirm whether they have been successful in being part of this yarn. 👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more!
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