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Relationships are hard enough at times, but how do you cope when one of you is suffering from poor mental health?

At any one time, a sixth of the population in England aged 16 to 64 have a mental health problem, according to NHS Digital.

What is the best way to support your partner if they’re suffering and what should you expect from your other half if you’re the one struggling?

´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour spoke to Linda Gask, who’s had 30 years of experience as a psychiatrist in the NHS; journalist and author Poorna Bell, who’s written about her late husband’s struggle with depression and addiction; Nicole Krystal Crentsil, co-founder of Black Girl Festival; and Alan Phillips and his wife Karen. Alan has suffered with severe depression in the past.

They shared their advice for coping with mental health in a relationship.

You can find more information and support on the issues via the Mental Health Foundation, the NHS, Mind, Relate, NHS - addiction, Action on Addiction and Addaction.

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