Resources

Identifying, Managing & Preventing Burnout In Mental Health Family Caregivers

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Let’s Talk Burnout!

The Truth

When someone you love is diagnosed with a chronic mental illness, the whole world changes. Whether it's your spouse, your child, a sibling, or a parent, your role in their life takes on a lot more meaning and work. That amount of long-term responsibility can result in a serious problem for the caregiver.

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Additional Resources

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