Who are we and why are we here

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Introduction
Mental Health Carers Perspectives
Cheryl and Chris Ives

• Who are we and why are we here?

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Part 1. Natashas Story
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Part 2. Schizophrenia and other severe mental
illnesses
Severe mental illnesses Positive and Negative
Symptoms of Schizophrenia Medications Side
effects Psychological Therapies The Recovery
Process
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Part 3. Canterbury and CoastalRethink-severe
mental illnessCarers Support Group
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Part 4. Partnership Working

• Service User/ Professionals/ Carer all working
  together for the best outcomes for the Service
  User (Care Programme Approach/Care Plans/ Advance
  Directives/ Carers Assessments)
• Carers/Service Users involvement in modernising
  mental health services ( National guidelines)
• Service User/Carer input into training courses

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Part 5.

• Useful Publications /Documentation
• The National Service Frameworks for Mental Health
• Kent and Medway CPA Policy and Procedures
• Rethink/DOH Commitment to Carers Leaflet
• NIMHE Mental Health Carers Charter
• Carers Assessment Document
• Advance Directives
• NICE Guidelines
• Web Site www.rethink.org

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Natasha Now
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Mind the Gap Festival
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ConclusionWhat do we want from you?