People who care for people with a mental illness have a unique perspective on the mental health issues.

When their loved ones are first diagnosed with a mental, many carers feel isolated from their friends and social connections.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

Through sharing their personal stories with each other, carers can help reduce this feeling of isolation by demonstrating that you're not alone.

If you're a carer for someone with a mental illness, we'd like to here your perspective.

Email us here with your story. We won't post anything online without your permission and you can use a false name if you want to protect your privacy and that of your loved ones.