It is important that people who have a mental illness and who find that they have a life limiting illness are able to access the help they need. There are many services that can help if someone has had a mental illness history, or if they are caring for someone with a mental illness. Mental Health and Palliative Care Services can work together to best meet the needs of people requiring palliative care and their families

A mental illness is a health problem that affects how a person behaves, feels, thinks and interacts with other people.

Information about different types of mental illness (or 'diagnoses') and how parents with these illnesses may feel or behave.

This page provides a starting-point for parents who experience mental illness. Find pages of information that can help to support you and your family.

Looking after our physical health is important for everyone, but it can be an extra challenge if you have a mental illness.This may be related to the...

Why change smoking habits? People with a mental illness can, and do, quit smoking, for a number of very good reasons.

These short videos can help you to understand your parent's mental illness and how it affects their behavior. What mental illness is, about different types of mental illnesses ('diagnoses'), whether your parent will get better, and how to look after yourself too.

What are signs that you might have a drug problem? As well as the health impact, using any type of recreational drug – be it nicotine, alcohol or a st...

Information for extended family/friends to help them understand the behaviour of loved ones who experience mental illness.

Information for parents about understanding your own mental illness. About learning from others and supporting your family to talk about their understanding and experiences.