Kaz’s Story: The Realities of Caring for Someone with Severe Mental Health Challenge

10th October 2025

For World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting the powerful and honest story of Kaz—a carer supporting a loved one with severe mental health difficulties. Her experience sheds light on the emotional toll, the isolation, and the strength it takes to keep going when the system doesn’t always work.

Kaz’s story is a reminder that behind every diagnosis is a family navigating complex realities—often without enough support.

Read Kaz’s story: The Realities of Caring – Kaz’s Story

Let’s use this day to listen, learn, and stand with carers who are often carrying more than we know.

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.

More about World Mental Health Day

Mental Health Support 

  • Bipolar UK - Offers peer support forums and resources for carers and families. 
    Peer Support Line: 0333 323 3880 
    Website: www.bipolaruk.org 
  • Rethink Mental Illness - Provides advice, advocacy, and carer-specific support. 
    Advice Service: 0808 801 0525 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am–4 pm) 
    Website: www.rethink.org 
  • Mind - Offers information on mental health conditions and support for carers. 
    Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9 am–6 pm) 
    Website: www.mind.org.uk 
  • SANEline - National out-of-hours helpline offering emotional support and guidance for people with mental health difficulties and their carers. 
    0300 304 7000 (4.30 pm–10.30 pm daily) 
    Website:  www.sane.org.uk 

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