Care: Study: Caregivers need more mental health support
A research team has evaluated studies involving over 80,000 people worldwide who care for family members. One finding: support is needed - but often not taken up.
A study published in "Psychology & Health" analyzed data from over 81,000 caregivers, finding that they often neglect their own mental health while caring for loved ones. The study, led by Hannah Isaac of the University of Sydney, revealed that caregivers tend to prioritize the needs of those they care for over their own and downplay their own mental health struggles.
Many caregivers, mostly women caring for their husbands or partners with chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, or Parkinson's, expressed a desire for counseling and support but did not utilize available resources. In Germany, approximately 4.9 million people received home care in 2023, with an estimated 7.1 million caregivers, and researchers are calling for routine assessments of caregivers' mental health and support needs.
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