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FAM understands the challenges of caregiving we can’t always see, and we’re committed to fighting the stigmatization of mental illness and caregiving.
Even as we make progress in support of mental health on a societal level, living with mental illness or addiction often still carries stigma — not only for the individual, but for those who care for them as well.
While their loved ones face the challenges of mental illness or substance use disorders, caregivers may face feelings of shame, guilt, social isolation and bias. Both internalized and reinforced by society, these feelings may lead caregivers to struggle in navigating their loved ones’ condition and develop their own hardships.
Stopping the stigma starts with education and empowerment. That’s why FAM provides a place for resources, conversations, and perspectives that reframe how we navigate mental health and addiction caregiving.
Nearly half of caregivers
have experienced increased anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues in the past year — 62% more than non-caregivers.
Source: Guardian
Stop the Stigma Resources
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While occasional feelings of sadness are normal, caregiver depression goes far beyond temporary emotional responses and requires proper understanding, recognition, and professional support.
Kindly Human: Caregiver Resource for Real-Time Peer Support
Whether you’re juggling family responsibilities, coping with overwhelming stress, or seeking support for a loved one, Kindly Human offers a personalized approach to ensure you always feel heard and understood.
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