At a gathering the conversation turned to how different people were coping with difficulties in life.
Job, family and financial issues and so forth.
A friend mentioned the article by Caroline Overington and her examination of grief and loss.
A special thanks to Matthew Reilly for being so refreshingly open in regard to the battle
It is topic that is not often let out for public view.
As a mental health professional on the coal face,
I see the burnout factor and what is known as compassion fatigue frequently.
The business of caring can be rewarding and painful in equal measure.
Looking after yourself when you are sometimes the last person on the list.
It is timely to remember all the carers and supporters, whether personal or professional.
he and his wife had with her mental illness.
I hope there is more honesty and sharing on this complex topic of how we grieve and
cope with the real struggle of mental illness in the 21st century.
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