Bearing through it: How caregivers of mentally ill kin can cope
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Caring for a family member with a mental illness can be a taxing experience marked by personal sacrifices and psychological problems. A new study has found family caregivers can experience high levels of stress, self-blame, substance abuse and depressive symptoms -- unless they refocus their priorities and lighten their load.