www.mhfa.com.au This website offers members of the public well researched guidelines about how to help a person who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis to the point where they get appropriate treatment or the crisis resolves. They also run training courses to teach people to recognise the symptoms of mental illness and strategies to provide support. The guidelines have been adapted to different cultures and courses are available in many countries.
Summaries on key topics
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- About bipolar disorder, information and suggestions for caregivers (close family, friends, partners or carers)
- What is bipolar disorder?
- Treatment for bipolar
- How to help
- Your wellbeing
- Working together
- Stigma
- Resources
- Bipolar disorder: organizations & websites
- Caregiver organizations and programs
- Crisis helplines
- Suicide prevention and support
- Drug and alcohol services
- Anxiety management
- Bipolar disorder treatment guidelines
- Medications for bipolar disorder
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Books on bipolar disorder
- Books on dealing with anxiety
- Research