Preserving The Mental Health of Caregivers: Perspectives, Policies and Recommendations

Mental health is an important aspect of the health and well-being of individuals. This book focuses on a range of issues related to mental health, including mental illness as a public health concern, stigma, discrimination, suicide, the effects of mental illnesses on the family, stress levels and mental health of caregivers arising from their day-to-day responsibilities and challenges as carers, and perinatal mental health; it also includes discussions on the side effects of medication for treating mental illnesses. This book fills a gap which has not received the attention it deserves by mental health professionals, and aims to assist family members who care for their loved ones with chronic and persistent mental illnesses at home. Also, this book is a useful text for students pursuing courses in mental health at the undergraduate and master’s degree levels.