A Space for Mental Health Carers
A space for mental health carers, provides information and insights into topics that are relevant, and of interest to you.
How being active can support your wellbeing as an unpaid family carer
Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also be tiring, emotional and all‑consuming. Many carers end up putting their own needs to the bottom of the list, especially when time and energy feel limited. This April we wanted to explain why being active can be so important to
A Spring Reset: Making Space for You in the Middle of Caring
Spring has a way of nudging us toward fresh starts. The lighter days, the small signs of growth, and that gentle sense of emerging from winter can be uplifting — but for many family carers, spring doesn’t automatically bring ease. Caring doesn’t pause just because the seasons change. The emotional
Alex’s Story
Alex came to Suffolk Family Carers during an incredibly challenging period, balancing the care of several people in their life while navigating multiple crises at once. Although an experienced carer, the pressures had grown to a point where everything felt overwhelming. Reaching Out for Help Alex first contacted our Mental
Stronger Together: The Power of Talking
When life becomes challenging or you are faced with uncertainty, talking to someone about it can feel like one of the hardest steps to take. It can be an even harder task if you are in a caring role, trying to manage a multitude of responsibilities and feel you have
Dear Adviser – . I care full-time for my adult son, who lives with severe depression and anxiety…
Dear Adviser, My name is Jane, and I am a 58-year-old woman living in a rural village in Suffolk. I care full-time for my adult son, who lives with severe depression and anxiety. I have been his primary carer for over 10 years, managing his appointments, medication, and emotional wellbeing,
World Mental Health Day 2025
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health. The SAGES team at Suffolk Family Carers offers a FREE and confidential service for family carers, families and friends of
Caring for someone with suicidal thoughts
If you are caring for someone who has suicidal thoughts, it is important that you know how to talk to them about their feelings while looking after yourself. It is understandable that you may feel scared and anxious about asking someone about their suicide ideation. You may feel that talking
Dear Advisor, I care for my adult daughter who has recently been sectioned and is in hospital……
Dear Advisor, I care for my adult daughter who has recently been sectioned and is in hospital. My daughter has been sectioned previously as a young person, however this time she is an adult. She has chosen for minimal information to be communicated to me, which is very difficult to
New Mental Health Support for Armed Forces Spouses and Partners with Caring Roles
Suffolk Family Carers is excited to share news of a new project specifically supporting UK Armed Forces partners and spouses of who have a caring role. This includes reservists. Caring Forces is the latest offer from the charities Serving Suffolk Families Team and complements existing offers of support to veterans,
Equality for Mental Health Family Carers
Caring for someone with a mental health difficulty can be an incredibly demanding role, and it can be difficult to care for someone if you are not caring for yourself. If you are feeling overwhelmed by your caring role, reach out for support. It is okay to ask for help
