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Finding out about the different mental illnesses and their treatments is an important step to understanding what is happening to your family member or friend. Follow these links to access some useful facts sheets.
Beyondblue works to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Bipolar is only one spectrum of mental health, but the manic stages can mirror "schizophrenia" with psychotic symptoms and major depression. Julie clearly and honestly discusses her experiences and relates the issues and offers good advice to fellow sufferers.
http://www.bipolarhappens.com/
COPMI is a website for all the latest news and regular updates in the field of Children of Parents with a Mental Illness.
http://www.copmi.net.au/
Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre
http://www.eppic.org.au/
Moodgym delivers Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for prevention of depression.
http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au
Sane Australia is an independent charity helping people affected by mental illness through campaigning, education and research.
http://www.sane.org/
The Black Dog Institute aims to advance the understanding and management of mood disorders.
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
WA Mental Health is a one-stop-shop for mental health information in WA.
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/mentalhealth
Young Carers can find important information and contacts on the site along with opportunities to express their opinons and provide feedback. There is an online young carers plan to complete and keep on hand in case of an emergency, and there are games for when they feel like chilling out for a while.
http://www.youngcarers.net.au
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