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FAM provides specialized resources, guidance, and community connections to help caregivers better provide for their families dealing with mental illness and addiction — and themselves.
For many caregivers, the experience of looking after a loved one is deeply rewarding, but it is not without stress and hardship. Caregivers must balance their caregiving responsibilities with their own needs while navigating a complex healthcare landscape. This balancing act is only further compounded by mental health and addiction issues.
Whether it’s getting the most out of doctors’ visits, understanding healthcare systems, or even finding resources for their own well-being, caregivers have a support system in FAM. Explore our resources below to take on the challenges of mental health and addiction caregiving with confidence.
~1 in 5 American adults are caregivers
and nearly half are the sole providers, spending an average of 20 hours per week providing care.
Source: Senior Living
Care with Confidence Resources
Discussing Mental Health with Doctors: A Caregiver’s Guide
Communication between caregivers and healthcare professionals is central to managing mental health. Learn how to prepare for an appointment with your provider to convey the right information and ask the right questions to advocate for you or your loved one’s mental health.
Wait, I Might Be a Caregiver! What Does That Mean?
Caregiving is an essential role, and your well-being is just as important as the care you provide. With the right support and strategies for caregiver burnout prevention, you can maintain a healthier balance and continue making a difference in your loved one’s life.
Around the Clock Caregiving
Here you can listen to other caregivers describe their day-to-day activities, share your own advice, or click on the activities below for more help and answers you can use.
1. Guardian. (2023). 2023 Study — Caregiving in America, Statistics on Family Caregivers and Beyond | Guardian. Www.guardianlife.com. https://www.guardianlife.com/reports/caregiving-in-america
2.Shuman, T. (2024, November 21). Family Caregiver Annual Report and Statistics 2024 | SeniorLiving.org. SeniorLiving.org. https://www.seniorliving.org/research/family-caregiver-report-statistics/