Finding Solutions: New Interactive Tool for Families and Friends of a Loved One Living with a Mental Health Disorder
A diagnosis of mental illness in the family can have the effect of a tsunami; all members can be seriously affected. Every year, in the face of the unknown, many families do not know how to react, seek help, or find resources. To counter this, the CAP santé mentale network is launching an innovative tool to help them.
Behind every face, a story… In front of every person, a solution!
The CAP santé mentale network is there to help anyone—a parent, a child, a brother, a sister, a spouse or a friend—who has a loved one living with a mental health disorder—find personalized solutions in one of its 49 associations in Quebec. As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, from October 2 to 8, the CAP santé mentale network reminds us that there is a solution for everyone. Every family member or friend of a loved one living with a mental health disorder:
- Will react differently
- Has a unique background
- Must face their own challenges
- Must take care of their own mental health
- Must discover solutions adapted to their own situation
Through an interactive online journey and the inspiring stories told by Olivia, Christiane, Jade, and Martin, family members and friends can better understand mental illness and the solutions offered by the associations of the CAP santé mentale network. The Finding Solutions tool includes:
- Four powerful testimonies affected family members and friends can relate to
- Twelve information capsules with two experts from the CAP santé mentale network to learn how to better react
- One complete resource bank with 36 practical tools
- One hour of videos and resources to better understand mental illness
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In Quebec and elsewhere, it is estimated that one in five young people has a loved one with a mental disorder. We travelled across Quebec to meet three of these young people: Joanie, Dave and Marie. The CAP santé mentale produced a documentary that aims...
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An interactive and dynamic tool - 4 inspiring stories - 12 advice video with our experts - Complete bank of pratical ressources.
Practical resources
Toolbox
Jade’s story
Jade lives with her mother who was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder a few years ago. Learn about how she learned to set limits, communicate better and where to go on the web to better understand.
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Christiane has a 38-year-old son who was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 18. Learn about how she manages her emotions, how she found her place in his recovery and how she gained new perspective on the mental health problem.
TéléchargerOlivia’s story
Olivia has a brother who lives with a mental health problem. Learn about how she deals with the taboos and prejudices of others, how she found her role and place in her family and why she seeked help even if she isn't the one living with a mental health problem.
TéléchargerMartin’s story
Martin has been in a relationship with his partner for 25 years and they have four children together. Learn how he reconciles his role as a partner, parent and colleague without burning out, how he deals with his friends' lack of understanding and how he stopped feeling isolated in his family environment.
TéléchargerThe Caregiver’s Ally in Mental Health
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TéléchargerCaregivers in Mental Health: You’re Not Alone
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