Mental Health Awareness Week
This week marks Mental Health Awareness week and ITV Border will be running a series of stories about people living in the region who have experienced mental health issues.
The affects of mental health on those who care
Throughout Mental Health Awareness Week we've looked at a number of issues. We've covered dementia, depression in sport, Mental Health issues in young people, and dealing with the stigma of Mental illness.
For our final report we've look at the devastating affect it can have on friends and family.
Andrew Robinson's brother drowned in Whitehaven harbour after suffering from depression.
Andrew's now raising money for the charity that he says helped him begin to recover from the trauma.
Matthew Taylor reports:
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Bereavement by suicide: What support is available?
For our final day of Mental Health Awareness Week, we're looking at how mental health problems of a loved one affect friends and family.
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How can dementia affect people's lives?
For day three of Mental Health Awareness Week we are looking at dementia. We found out how it affects people's lives.
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Dementia: Symptoms and Support
The symptoms of dementia can often be unnoticed at the start. Early diagnosis and finding the right support is important.