The Disruptive Entrepreneur

‘The missing link in caring is mentoring for carers so they know what to expect and how to cope’ In this highly emotive episode, Rob is in conversation with his Mum. They are raising awareness of Bi-polar and the vital role of the carer during National Mental Health Awareness week. They talk candidly and with personal experience about what it’s like to live with Rob’s Dad who is Bi-polar. This episode highlights the challenges that carers face and also the love and humour that binds families together.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Living with Bi-polar is very challenging but when the individual is experiencing an episode it is the carer who has to cope with living with a completely different person. The missing link in caring is mentoring for carers so they know what to expect and how to cope. If the mental health profession directed resources to train and support carers of those with Bi-polar more families would be able to stay together. When did you first notice changes? The initial changes were very small, it was as