Living With a Stranger
Valerie Stillwell
This joint publication between the
Royal College of Psychiatrists and the West London Health Promotion
Agency is intended as a survival kit for carers of people with
depression. It encourages a positive attitude towards the illness
and gives an idea of what the carer can expect and how they can
cope.
A personal account of living with
someone with depression. Gives advice to carers on how to cope
mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially.
Contains a section on where to go for help and a list of helpful
organisations.
Amusingly illustrated throughout by
Christine Roche.
Contents
- Recognising depression.
- Taking a positive approach.
- Making every day life normal.
- Coping with your own feelings.
- Handing over.
- Making progress together.
- Your role as carer.
- Appendix: Where to go for help.
- Helpful addresses.
- Index