ABSTRACT In 2010–2011, a qualitative focus group study was commissioned by Australia's
beyondblue to explore the needs and experiences of consumers and carers of mental …

Overall, health professionals have been slow to recognise the needs of families and carers,
and have tended to marginalise their input in aiding consumer recovery. Despite the rhetoric …

The world of mental illness is changing. Persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses
are recovering at an increasing rate. In this process, consumers have to learn to survive the …

Background and aims: This article discusses a collaborative approach to assisting parents
with a mental illness who have children aged 5 years and under and explores themes found …

This chapter reflects a coming together of key issues and themes embedded in everyday
work with consumers and carers. Carers include immediate family and friends, and may also …

Provides a comprehensive overview of mental health in Australia. Presenting contributions
from consumers, carers, managers, researchers, and clinicians, this work offers a diverse …

Abstract Background: Family psychoeducation (FPE), an intervention for those experiencing
serious mental illness and their families, aims to improve communication and build problem …

This paper examines the experiences of mental health consumers in a rural community. It is
the result of research undertaken in 'Ruraltown,'a Queensland rural community, to determine …

Describes therapeutic interventions for families of adults with major mental illnesses in
various countries throughout the world, together with the social policies that affect …

Difficulties in mental health affect several million people worldwide. The importance and
contribution of family carers in promoting positive wellbeing and improved outcomes for …