The bond we share: experiences of caring for a person with mental and physical health conditions. A resource for mental health services, primary health care, educators and carers.

The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, through the Australian Better Health Initiative (ABHI), determined that education and training of the existing and future health workforce was a key element in assisting people with chronic conditions and their family carers. This DVD (and resource booklet) represents a key resource developed from the findings of a series of consultations involving focus groups, a survey and individual in-depth interviews with South Australian mental health carers, informed by a literature review of national and international research and policy in this field. The resource booklet includes: learning objectives; a summary of the literature and consultation outcomes; suggestions for how to use the DVD and booklet with health professionals, support organisations, and students; questions for reflection; and links for further resources. 22 pages : colour portraits ; 30 cm + 2 DVDs (83 ; 207 minutes) inside back cover.