Family caregiving in mental illness

Abstract

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Mental Illness and Caregiving Needs An Introduction Historical Overview of Family Caregiving PART TWO: THE UNIQUE BACKGROUND OF MENTAL ILLNESS Defining Mental Illness Historical and Cultural Influences Conceptual Models of Mental Illness Research on Family Theories PART THREE: EXPERIENCING MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE FAMILY Caregiver Stress and Dimensions of Family Burden Caregiving during the Family Life Cycle The Life Cycle of the Person with Mental Illness Caregiving during the Family Life Cycle The Life Cycle of the Caregivers Families' Coping Strategies Services for Families PART FOUR: THE SOCIAL CONTEXT: THE FUTURE OF FAMILY CAREGIVING Cross-Cultural Issues in Family Caregiving The Effects of Advocacy Movements on Caregivers Patients' Rights versus Treatment Needs The Family Dilemma Social Change, Mental Health Policy, and Future Directions