Sometimes, you are so consumed by caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness — like major depressive disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder — that taking a moment for yourself feels like a betrayal. In this episode of Inside Mental Health, host Gabe Howard and ADAA member C. Alec Pollard, PhD, reveal the hidden crisis of caregiver burnout in the world of serious mental illness.
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Discover ADAA Resources:
- Page: Serious, Chronic, or Terminal Illnesses -Tips for Patients and Caregivers
- Webinar: Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Responding to the Surgeon General’s Call to Support Parental Well-Being
- Webinar: Activating the Environment: Practical Tips for Caregivers to Enhance Care Coordination for Effective Treatment of Childhood Anxiety and OCD
