Perspective Chapter: Juxtaposing the Courtesy Stigma of Mental Illness and Family Caregiver Role Strain
<p>Caregiving is a complex role requiring one to juggle multiple and often competing demands. Caregivers of individuals with mental illness face various challenges, such as meeting their loved ones’ needs, managing their behaviour when they are not mentally stable, and dealing with feelings re...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1230613 |
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| Sumario: | <p>Caregiving is a complex role requiring one to juggle multiple and often competing demands. Caregivers of individuals with mental illness face various challenges, such as meeting their loved ones’ needs, managing their behaviour when they are not mentally stable, and dealing with feelings related to courtesy stigma associated with mental illness. While family caregivers are the main source of support for those with mental illness, the burden they endure can be overwhelming, especially since their strain is further intensified by the courtesy stigma these families encounter. Stigma results in social distancing and insufficient support, which has numerous adverse effects and can impact their quality of life, including financial strain, isolation due to limited time for leisure and socializing, shame, guilt, and more. Therefore, understanding how caregiver role strain intersects with the courtesy stigma of mental illness is vital to ensure that caregivers’ unique needs, experiences, and challenges are recognized, enabling the development of more effective support services.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83635-887-9 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1013732 |