How to have the conversation 

Everyone’s relationship is unique; only you can decide how to talk to your partner about your mental health, and how much you want to tell them upfront. Knowing your partner’s attitude towards mental health and mental illness will help you figure out what you're comfortable telling them at first. If you’re not sure how they’ll react, you can try practising what you want to say beforehand with someone you trust.  

If you’re already working with a health professional, you can ask them to talk to your partner and answer any questions they may have. You can also point your partner to a suitable website, pamphlets, or any other material that might help describe what you’re going through. This can be especially useful if you are not sure how to describe what you’re experiencing, or if you want your partner to reflect on the information in their own time. It can also be a great way to promote further conversation between you both.