Carers 
Caring for someone with a mental health problem can be challenging and emotionally draining. With the right support however it needn't be so difficult and can be very rewarding.
In this video Phil talks about supporting his brother Simon who has experienced mental health problems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwWcFpA8C8g
These booklets and factsheets from Mind may be of help if you are supporting a friend or family member who has a mental health problem.
Mindinfoline FAQs
Most of the calls Mindinfoline receives are from concerned relatives and friends. Clear answers to their most frequently asked questions can be found here.
Early signs of mental distress
A booklet to help identify the warning signs that someone may be in mental distress.
How to cope as a carer
A booklet that intends to help you give emotional and practical support to a friend or relative experiencing mental health problems.
How to help someone who is suicidal
This booklet is for anyone who wants to gain an understanding of these feelings and to find the best way to respond.
Nearest relative
A legal briefing to explain the term nearest relative, show how a nearest relative is identified and what powers that person has.
An outline guide to the mental health act
This booklet outlines the main provisions of the 1983 mental health act and how they affect formal patients and their relatives.
Rights guide 1: civil admission to hospital
This booklet explains civil admission to hospital (sectioning) under the 1983 mental health act.
Rights guide 3: consent to medical treatment
Explains the rules on consent to treatment and when people can be treated without consent under the mental health act.
Rights guide 4: discharge from hospital
Information about being discharged from hospital following detention under the 1983 mental health act.
Rights guide 6: community care and aftercare
Answers some of the more common questions about obtaining mental health support services in the community or on leaving hospital.