Tag: Peer Support
As carers we need to look after ourselves so we can support each other as well
This week is Carers Week in the UK – listen to one carer talk about about how a support programme has helped him understand both the challenges of being a carer as well as his own mental health.
For people with dementia (and everyone else) there needs to be such a thing as society
Nearly 2/3 of people with dementia who live on their own experience feelings of loneliness, according to a report by the Alzheimer’s Society. We need to do more to reduce the social isolation of people with dementia.
Managing Anger and Learning Parenting Skills
Alexa is 17 and attends our Young Mums’ Support Group. Her daughter Ruby is 15 months old. She received little help during her pregnancy and has struggled with mental health problems – particularly anger management. Becoming pregnant caused her a lot of anxiety heightened by practical insecurities.
Peer support – a Call to Arms
It can take many forms but what makes it peer support, and what makes it work is that the people doing it have something in common.
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