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Mental health resources for caregivers

Nearly 1 in 4 (63 million) U.S. adults are family caregivers. Being a caregiver can bring joy and purpose, but it can also lead to stress, exhaustion, and worry about mental health for both you and your loved one. This collection of caregiver mental health resources can help you protect your well-being, manage stress, and navigate the challenges of caregiving.

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Guide for new caregivers

This guide for new mental health caregivers breaks down what you need to know about your loved one’s care, your rights and responsibilities as a caregiver, and how to manage both the emotional and practical sides of caregiving with compassion and confidence.

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Quick stats

1 in 4

American adults is a family caregiver

59 million

caregivers care for adults 18+

4 million

caregivers report caring for a child under 18 with an illness or disability

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Coping with caregiving stress

Find information on how to take care of yourself when you’re a caregiver, including tips for supporting your own mental health and what to do when caregiving impacts your work.

Care for yourself as a caregiver

Crisis planning for caregivers

When your loved one is having a mental health crisis, it can be hard to know what to do. Our resources can help guide you. Call or text 988 to get 24/7 help in a crisis. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

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Mental health resources for parents

Explore these mental health resources for guidance on recognizing emotional distress in children, tips for supporting youth mental wellness, and tools to nurture your own resilience as a parent and caregiver.

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Treatment and recovery

These caregiving resources were designed to help you support your loved one’s recovery journey. Learn more about exploring treatment options, working with providers, and caring for your own mental health along the way.

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“In caregiving, there are a lot of things we want to pour into, but we forget to pour back into ourselves. If I’m depleted and not accepting of support, it’s going to be very challenging to care for anyone else.”

Leslie Priscilla, Founder of Latinx Parenting

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Blogs and webinars

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Navigating the ups and downs of caregiving: Managing stress and finding support

Holding on for Others: Caregiving, Chronic Illness, and Self-care

Who cares for the caregiver?

Experiencing Joy in Caregiving

Guest post: 5 tips for grandfamilies facing mental health concerns

Building generational resilience: Supporting BIPOC grandfamilies and kinship families’ mental health

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Take a mental health test

If you are a caregiver struggling with your own mental health, take a free, anonymous, and confidential screening.

Take a screen

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

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