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Self-Care for Carers

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Self-Care for Carers

Caring for others is meaningful but can also be demanding and exhausting. Carers often put their own needs aside, which can lead to stress, fatigue, and burnout.
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Videos about Self-Care for Carers

Try to take care of your mental health Video

Try to take care of your mental health

Encouraging reminders for everyday mental wellbeing.
Looking after yourself as a carer Video

Looking after yourself as a carer

Why carers' self-care matters.
How to look after yourself when you're feeling depressed Video

How to look after yourself when you're feeling depressed

Practical self-care ideas you can build into a daily routine.

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Carers UK

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Carers Trust

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Rethink Mental Illness

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