Caregivers

The sacrifices they make to care for their loved ones are unseen, and often unspoken. But our support makes caregiver anxiety and stress easier to bear. Find out how you can help.

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Stories

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  • 30 Oct 2020
  • 7-minute read

Care for People with Mental Health Issues – And Their Carers

In helping people with mental illnesses, Manav Foundation makes sure their caregivers are not left behind.

India Caregiving Family support
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  • 07 Oct 2020
  • 6-minute read

An Oasis for Caregivers and Patients with Mental Illness

Families living with mental health conditions find advice and solace from a community nurtured by KPSI, an NGO in Indonesia.

Indonesia Caregiving Schizophrenia
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  • 07 Oct 2020
  • 6-minute read

Compassion Fatigue: A Mental Health Caregiver’s Story

Through an NGO for mental health caregivers, a group of them finds solidarity and support by sharing their journey publicly for the first time.

Singapore Caregiving Create awareness
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A Quiet Ripple

A son’s suicide attempt. A parent’s dilemma. Find out what you might do in our first multi-plot interactive story of a caregiver’s journey.

Start This Experience

Blog Posts

Struggling with your mental health or know of someone who is? Hear from real people who've been there too.

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  • 07 Oct 2020
  • 3-minute read

A Mother Builds a Support Community for Her Son and Herself

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Margareta Ibnurini
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  • 07 Oct 2020
  • 4-minute read

Why Caring for Caregivers Is an Uphill Battle

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Yanqin Lin
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  • 07 Oct 2020
  • 5-minute read

Life Goes On

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Caregivers Alliance Limited
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  • 07 Oct 2020
  • 5-minute read

Love Weathers Through

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Caregivers Alliance Limited
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  • 07 Oct 2020
  • 3-minute read

7 Ways to Support a Loved One: Joy’s Story

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The Tapestry Project SG

Support Toolkit

Hotlines and resources to help you understand the mental health maze.

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3-minute read

I Am a Suicide Survivor, Where Can I Get Support?

As a suicide survivor, it is devastating when you lose a loved one or a friend to suicide. The feelings of grief and sadness can be overwhelming.

2-minute read

Finding the Support You Need as a Caregiver

Helplines, support groups, training programmes and other resources for caregivers of those with mental health issues.

2-minute read

Hotlines That Help

Need to talk? Here’s a list of hotlines in Asia that can offer a listening ear, or respond to a crisis.

3-minute read

Self-Care for Caregivers of People with Mental Health Issues

What to look out for if you are a caregiver to someone with a mental health condition.

5-minute read

How Can I Cope with Suicidal Thoughts?

The pain that you are experiencing can be overwhelming. Some days, it may even seem like it will not ever go away.

6-9 minute view

A Quiet Ripple

A multi-plot interactive story of a father’s journey in coping with the aftermath of his son’s failed suicide attempt.

4-minute read

Myths and Realities of Caregiving

Don’t let these common misconceptions about caregiving stop you from getting the support you need.

4-minute read

I’m a Caregiver and I Need Help

Not sure how to ask for help? Read on for practical tips on how to get support from those around you.

4-minute read

Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver

Self-care strategies to prevent or recover from caregiver stress and burnout.

3-minute read

Understanding Caregiver Burnout

What to look out for if you’re feeling overwhelmed while caring for someone.

4-minute read

Am I a Caregiver?

A short quiz to find out if you’re a caregiver to someone with a mental health issue.

4-minute read

I Want to Help Someone Who Has Suicidal Thoughts

This guide is written to help people respond to those at risk of suicide. Each person is different and any support must take into account the person’s unique needs.

5-minute read

What Mental Health Professionals Say About Suicide

Over 700,000 die due to suicide every year, and many more are affected, whether as someone who is grappling with suicidal ideation, or as a loved one. Here’s what mental health professionals share about understanding suicide.

4-minute read

I Know a Caregiver. How Can I Help?

Ways to support a caregiver to someone living with mental illness in your life.

1-minute read

Healing Hearts Together – Mothers in Grief Find Support

Watch how support group Healing Hearts is helping mothers who have lost their children to suicide recover from their grief.

3-minute read

Coping with COVID-19 When You Have a Mental Health Condition

Here are seven practical suggestions to help you cope with COVID-19 if you have a mental health condition.

4-minute read

How to Interact with People with Mental Health Concerns

What to say and do in different scenarios when you think someone has a mental health condition.

6-minute read

Dealing with a Mental Health Concern? Here’s What You Can Do

What is psychotherapy? What does a psychiatrist do? Get to know what kind of help is out there.

5-minute read

Mental Health in Asia: The Numbers

Discover some common mental health conditions and the level of support offered in each country.

1-minute read

Signs and Symptoms of Potential Mental Illness

Watch for examples of tell-tale signs that someone might have a mental health condition.

1-minute read

The Crushing Silence of Stigma

Watch how stigma is stopping people from seeking help and getting better.

3-minute read

From Anxiety to Schizophrenia: Mental Health Conditions Explained

Get to know the various mental health conditions and how they affect people.