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Coping with chronic illness

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Living with chronic illness

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Dementia

Author: Skylight Trust

​What is dementia? The term 'dementia' describes the deterioration of brain function, that can result in loss of memory, reduced language skills, impaired memory and reduced daily living and...

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Physical disability

Author: Skylight Trust

​When someone is disabled. What does being 'disabled' mean? Being disabled means not being able to do things that other people of the same age can do. A girl who cannot h...

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​​Request a support pack

​We can provide support packs for specific situations – just ask us for what you need. You can request a support pack by: completing this form,  including a brief description of th...

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A pocket

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Having a disabled child in the family - for kids

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Stroke

Author: Skylight Trust

Important information for children when someone they know has had a stroke. If someone has a stroke, it means something has stopped the normal blood flow to the brain. Strokes usually happen...

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All about a stroke for children

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Stroke

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​​Mental Illness

Author: Skylight Trust

​​What is mental illness? Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental health is best understood as simply our state of mind and well being. Our mental health will...

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​​Mental Illness

Author: Skylight Trust

​​What is mental illness? Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental health is best understood as simply our state of mind and well being. Our mental health will...

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​​Mental Illness

Author: Skylight Trust

​​What is mental illness? Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental health is best understood as simply our state of mind and well being. Our mental health will...

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​​Mental Illness

Author: Skylight Trust

​​What is mental illness? Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental health is best understood as simply our state of mind and well being. Our mental health will...

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​​Mental Illness

Author: Skylight Trust

​​What is mental illness? Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental health is best understood as simply our state of mind and well being. Our mental health will...

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​​Mental Illness

Author: Skylight Trust

​​What is mental illness? Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental health is best understood as simply our state of mind and well being. Our mental health will...

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Addiction

Author: Skylight Trust

​​Addiction information for children and young people When a person is addicted to something, like drinking alcohol, or gambling, they can’t control themselves and must do that thing. It’s t...

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Explaining addiction to children

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Support groups​​

Skylight recognises the therapeutic value of support groups. Skylight offers a variety of support groups for people facing tough times. Some of the support groups are run from Skylight's national...

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Anxiety

Author: Skylight Trust

When anxiety becomes overwhelming and prevents you from carrying on with your normal life, it can be classified as a mental illness. Anxiety is normal, and for some people the reaction is mo...

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Understanding anxiety

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Anxiety - A Patient's Guide

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Anxiety factsheet - Penumbra

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Bipolar Disorder

Author: Skylight Trust

​Many people with bipolar disorder, have successful careers, happy family lives, and satisfying relationships. Bipolar disorder is a condition that produces dramatic swings in mood, energy,...

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What is Bipolar Disorder

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