Strengthening Caregiver Support: Assessing and Addressing Caregivers’ Mental Health Needs
2024
Supporting Caregivers' Mental Health Needs
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Author Information
Author(s): Gould Christine, Humber Marika, Trivedi Ranak
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium presents findings that highlight the mental health needs of family caregivers and potential interventions to support them.
Supporting Evidence
- A national survey shows the impact of caregiving on quality of life for caregivers of older Veterans.
- Research investigates suicide ideation and social connection among caregivers of persons with dementia.
- A tele-geriatric psychiatry service has been shown to impact caregivers of rural-dwelling older Veterans.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy adaptations are discussed for caregivers in high-conflict situations.
Takeaway
Caregivers, who often help patients, need support for their mental health because their job can be very stressful and lonely.
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