Caregiver Burnout and Mental Health: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Find Support
For most people, life has periods of giving and receiving care. Individuals in a caregiving role—whether to small children, aging family members, or friends in need—may find that this begins to take a toll. Longer periods of care, especially for individuals who are not likely to improve, can become very taxing and wear down mental health, leading to compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout.