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Activities to open dialogue!

Three activity ideas to do with your team to open up the discussion about caregivers in mental health.

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Caregivers in Mental Health: Who They Are and Their Needs

Who are caregivers in mental health? What are their needs? And what are the benefits for employers? Find all the answers in this fact sheet.

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Caregivers in Mental Health: You’re Not Alone

Supporting someone living with a mental health condition doesn’t have to be complicated every day, there are resources and measures that can make your daily life easier. Check out this fact sheet to learn more!

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Christiane’s story

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.

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From Dialogue to Action: Awareness and Training to Support Caregivers

Organizations can make a real difference in the lives of caregivers in mental health! In this fact sheet, discover some ways to inspire change.

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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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Maintaining good mental health

This tool outlines ways that can help you maintain good mental health.

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Martin’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.

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Olivia’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.

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Talking About Caregivers in Mental Health in the Workplace

Why talk about it? How can we address the topic at work? Discover the right approaches for the workplace.

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The Caregiver’s Ally in Mental Health

This guide created especially for the family and friends of a person living with a mental health issue by Friends for Mental Health will be your ally throughout your journey as a caregiver!

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Youth Guide – When your parent has a mental illness

Tips and stories from young people of Quebec.

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