INVITATION TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

We are developing guidelines to provide carers with information about the illness, suggestions for how they can help, and ways to cope and maintain their wellbeing.  The aim is for these guidelines to be a useful, easily accessible resource that benefits carers, families and individuals affected by bipolar disorder.

HELP DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDERS

We invite the following carers, consumers and clinicians to share what they have learnt and be panel members on this project:

• Carers and consumers who are 18 years or over, and have experience in dealing with bipolar disorder and what helps, and have either:

a) Supported others in similar situations,
OR
b) Contributed to the literature in the area.

• Clinicians with experience and expertise in treating bipolar disorder and/or assisting families, or researchers who have contributed to knowledge in the area.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN BEING A PANEL MEMBER?

Expert panel members will be asked to rate statements about what to include in the guidelines, and to add their own comments and suggestions. They will not be required to attend any meetings as all contact will be via the Internet, or if preferred, by paper mail. Copies of the guidelines and related published articles will be sent to panel members and organizations that assist with the project.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT PLEASE SEE THE PDF BELOW:

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HOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

This research is part of a PhD project, being conducted at the ORYGEN Research Centre, under the supervision of Professor Anthony Jorm, director of the Mental Health Literacy Program. If you are interested in being a panel member, please contact Lesley Berk by email: lberk@unimelb.edu.au or by phone: +61-402 518 843.