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Philippa Perry's Families in Crisis

By: Philippa Perry
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  • Summary

  • What happens to the rest of the family when someone has an addiction or mental health crisis?

    Families who support and care for someone they love during a challenging time are at the heart of this podcast series. These people’s stories often go unheard. People who look after a close relative who is an addict or experiences long-term mental illness tell us their stories.

    The emotional fallout for these families can be devastating, time-consuming, financially-draining and long-term. For some, it’s also a taboo subject within their community and carries with it a terrible social stigma.

    A Just Radio production for Audible Originals.

    A note from Philippa:

    "If you have been affected by any of the stories you've been listening to on my podcasts then here are some NGOs, charities and other organisations, which I hope will help you and your family. Some of them are international, with links and branches all over the world, others are based mainly in the UK where this series was recorded. Please search online for further resources where you are in the world.

    All the people who agreed to talk to me for this series did so because they wanted to offer hope to others in similar situations and a way forward; they wanted to break down the walls of silence, shame and loneliness that carers all over the world face looking after members of their family facing addiction and mental health crises.

    If you are a carer then I hope you will find help and a degree of comfort in listening to others recounting their own stories and personal difficulties, and realise that you are not alone."

    - Philippa Perry

    • Adfam – improving lives for families affected by drugs and alcohol: adfam.org.uk/
    • Al Anon – help and support for family and friends of alcoholics: al-anon.org/
    • Beat – giving advice and support to families coping with Anorexia: beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
    • Bipolar UK – the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with bipolar, their families and carers: bipolaruk.org/
    • Carers Trust – a charity for, with and about living with the challenges of caring for a family member or friend: carers.org/
    • Carers UK – giving advice, support and information to carers: carersuk.org/
    • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – a resource for those living with mood disorders and their families in the US: dbsalliance.org/
    • Find a Balance – dedicated to working with BAME community in London giving help and practical support with mental health issues: findabalance.org/
    • Living with Schizophrenia – information and support for those living with schizophrenia and those who care for them: livingwithschizophreniauk.org/
    • Mental Health Foundation – working with those affected by mental health illness and their families: mentalhealth.org.uk/
    • Mind – the mental health charity: mind.org.uk/
    • Nar-Anon – support for families and friends of drug addicts: nar-anon.org/
    • OCD Action – the UK’s largest charity helping those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and their families: ocdaction.org.uk/
    • Rethink – a charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness and their carers: rethink.org/
    • Sane – a charity which supports those with mental illness and those caring for them: sane.org.uk/
    • We are with you – support for those experiencing problems with mental health, drugs or alcohol and their families in England and Scotland: wearewithyou.org.uk/
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Heroin Addiction

    Ep. 1: Heroin Addiction
    Oct 19 2020

    Joanna, an ex-addict herself, tried everything she could to stop her son's fatal addiction to heroin.
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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Alcoholism

    Ep. 2: Alcoholism
    Oct 19 2020

    Tanya grew up with an alcoholic mother, she went onto marry an abusive and alcoholic partner.
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    31 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Anorexia

    Ep. 3: Anorexia
    Oct 19 2020

    Two doctors talk about their daughter's anorexia, which threw their family into chaos.
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    35 mins
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One of the best podcasts I have listened to.

I was gripped, Phillipa's insight and compassion is immense. I hope she does another - I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Very thoughtful

So interesting, a side of the story that is rarely heard. Very empathetic interviews and really honest people.

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one of the best listens on here

It reminds me how fragile and how important it is to take care of your mental health. I am grateful that this was was put together and I hope it helps others. Thank you

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moving and insightful

Am left with a sense of inspiration at the courage, honesty, endurance and basic goodness of the people - tested to the limits - who tell their stories. Philippa Perry frames it all with great sensitivity. I felt in safe hands, and in the presence of true heroes.

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Excellent listen!

Very eye-opening, real stories told by real people. Thank you too all those families qho shared their stories.

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loved this

what a great listen. I loved this, the power of love against all odds, fabulous

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Loved it

Tragic stories told with warmth and courage. Shows amazing resilience of the human spirit. Beautifully, sensitively hosted by Philippa Perry.

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Excellent Series, Thought Prevoking.

Hearing these real stories was very touching. It really made me feel the love within these families, and the amazing resilience to get their loved one we'll again.

I thought Phillipa was a very good host, and dealt with each family sensitively.

I think this Podcast will bring hope to others, and help to show we are not alone in our struggles.

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Informative and Compassionate

Philippa Perry presents these very interesting podcasts about families who are affected by mental illness and/or addiction. I really warmed to her and loved her compassionate, supportive and open style. It was over too quickly.

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Emotional

This was a very emotional extremely insightful podcast I really connected with the people as I am one of those people dealing with family crisis

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