Help for families and carers

Support in Mind Scotland operates a number of Carers' Support Groups throughout Scotland, and also a Caring Connections Project for carers (family/friends) of people being treated within forensic mental health services throughout Scotland.

Please click on the links to learn more about some of our Carers' Support Groups.

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Help in a crisis
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Carers' Information Pack - Information for carers, friends and families

The Carers' Information Pack gives information to carers about mental illness and where to find support.
1 in 100 report: Living with schizophrenia and psychosis in Scotland

View the findings of Support in Mind Scotland’s “Living with Schizophrenia” survey published April 2015
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Forensic Mental Health Services

Forensic mental health services assess and treat people who are called ‘mentally disordered offenders’ under the Mental Health Act and who are detained in secure health facilities.
What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you manage your difficulties by changing the way you think and behave. It is mostly used to treat anxiety and depression but can also be used in the treatment of schizophrenia.