J.D. McCarty Center’s Post

The mental health crisis among young Americans intersects with the growing burden of unpaid caregiving, particularly affecting the estimated 14 million caregivers under the age of 24 in the U.S. As this responsibility increasingly falls on young shoulders, how can we ensure they receive the support and resources they need to navigate their caregiving roles while prioritizing their own well-being? https://ow.ly/8afp30sE6gv #Caregiving #MentalHealth #YouthWellbeing #SupportSystems #SocialResponsibility

Things that ruin understanding vulnerable populations: 1) Ignoring unique needs 2) Lack of empathy 3) Poor communication 4) Inadequate resources 5) Overlooking mental health 6) Insufficient support 7) Neglecting family involvement. Avoid as many of these as possible. Share your thoughts! Submit an inquiry for services by visiting https://lnkd.in/guxyk-n5. #Caregiving #InHomeCare #CaseManagement #Community #VanWA #ClarkCountyWA #HealthcarePOA #AgingSupportServices

The topic of mental health in aging adults is frequently neglected, despite anxiety and its symptoms being prevalent. It's essential to identify these symptoms, and LogicMark devices cater to the needs of aging adults by offering a dependable and prompt solution to assist them or their loved ones in times of distress. To find out more: #LogicMark #LGMK #mentalhealth #agingadults #caregiving

Things that ruin understanding vulnerable populations: 1) Ignoring unique needs 2) Lack of empathy 3) Poor communication 4) Inadequate resources 5) Overlooking mental health 6) Insufficient support 7) Neglecting family involvement. Avoid as many of these as possible. Share your thoughts! Submit an inquiry for services by visiting https://lnkd.in/gHZ9kTd7. #Caregiving #InHomeCare #CaseManagement #Community #VanWA #ClarkCountyWA #HealthcarePOA #AgingSupportServices

📽️ "Caregiving has had a negative impact on their mental health". Being a caregiver is a crucial role: taking care of a patient living with a rare disease or a disability, managing daily life, handling appointments, and sometimes even becoming an expert on the disease or disability. 🧐 So, it's a daily mission, sometimes exhausting, and it can have impacts on mental health. 😣 McKnight Amy Jayne, Prof of Queen's University Belfast explains it in this short video 👇 #caregivers #mentalhealth #caregiving #webinar #science #video #fondationipsen #raredisease #handicap

As we usher in a new year, many are setting resolutions to prioritize self-care and well-being. For caregivers, who often put the needs of others before their own, embracing self-care is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health. Let's explore practical ideas to help caregivers kickstart their self-care New Year's resolution goals. Click to read more: https://buff.ly/3TJs90I #NewYear #NYE #NewYearResolution #Caregiver #Caregiving

Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can occur when caregivers do not receive the help they need or if they try to do more than they are able to. Physical symptoms can include fatigue and exhaustion, frequent illnesses, changes in sleep patterns, headaches and body aches. #patriothomecare #togetherwefindaway #caregiversupport #caregivercommunity #caregiverlife #caregiverjourney #caregiving #caregiverburnout #burnoutawareness #caregiverstress #caregiverexhaustion #preventburnout

A caregiving strategy can help ease caregivers’ financial and emotional stress.

Supporting someone with schizophrenia? The "Five As" (affect, avolition, anhedonia, asociality, alogia) are key symptoms to understand. This knowledge can help you provide better care and empathy. Discover more in my latest article 👇 #MentalHealth #Schizophrenia #Caregiving https://bit.ly/3RmbM8g

A caregiving strategy can help ease caregivers’ financial and emotional stress.