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Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Quality of life (healthcare)

2 papers

Burden of care in caregivers of patients with alcohol use disorder and schizophrenia and its association with anxiety, depression and quality of life

Sneha Vadher, Rishi Desai, Bharat Panchal, Ashok Vala, Imran Jahangirali Ratnani, Mihir P. Rupani, et al.
General Psychiatry Summary & key facts 2020 46 citations

This small, single-centre study of 50 caregivers found that the amount of burden felt by caregivers of people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) was about the same as for caregivers of people with schizophrenia. Caregivers who had a high burden were more likely to report anxiety, depression, and worse quality…

Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Schizophrenia research and treatment

Receiving support for mental health problems from family and friends: Measurement and impact on mental health, relationships, and help-seeking

Amy J. Morgan, Judith Wright, Andrew J. Mackinnon, Nicola J. Reavley, Alyssia Rossetto, Long Khanh-Dao Le, et al.
journals.plos.org Summary & key facts 2025 0 citations

Researchers created a short survey that people who were helped could use to report what their friend or family member did. They tested it with 1,116 adults who had a recent mental health problem and were helped by someone close. The survey grouped actions into two types (recommended and not…

Digital Mental Health Interventions Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Mental Health Treatment and Access
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