Types and severity of interpersonal problems in Australian mental health carers

Quinlan, Elly; Deane, Frank P.; Crowe, Trevor P

doi:10.1080/09515070.2020.1722611

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“…Of the caregivers surveyed, the vast majority were female. These results are consistent with the gender distribution reported in previous research wherein caregivers for those with mental illness, specifically, are known to be primarily female (82%−88%) 18,20,32 . This gender distribution differs from the general population of caregivers where 54% of caregivers were female 30 .…”

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“…These results are consistent with the gender distribution reported in previous research wherein caregivers for those with mental illness, specifically, are known to be primarily female (82%−88%). 18 , 20 , 32 This gender distribution differs from the general population of caregivers where 54% of caregivers were female. 30 Interestingly, other work has noted a gender imbalance in caregivers of loved ones with rare conditions (i.e., 79% female vs. 57% female for those with chronic conditions).…”

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confidence: 78%

“…Previous research has found similar results wherein interpersonal problems experienced by mental health caregivers were not significantly different between diagnostic categories or relationship type to their loved one, indicating that their interpersonal problems were somewhat independent of their loved one's diagnosis and relationship dynamic. 20 However, this warrants further investigation. After all, in the context of this study, we cannot eliminate the possibility that non‐advising caregivers might be more hindered by interpersonal demands related to their loved one as our survey was not exhaustive.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…These results are consistent with the gender distribution reported in previous research wherein caregivers for those with mental illness, specifically, are known to be primarily female (82%−88%). 18,20,32 (i.e., 79% female vs. 57% female for those with chronic conditions). 24 Previous studies investigating some of the as to why caregivers of loved ones with mental illness and the elderly are primarily female, as supported by the current work, have provided several insights; reasons include expectations of traditional gender roles, segregation of labor, and role-socialization.…”

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“…For example, caregivers of loved ones with mental illness, in particular, face hardships less likely experienced by other caregivers (i.e., those caring for individuals with medical/somatic conditions), including poorer physical health, poorer mental health, and increased interpersonal problems. 18 , 19 , 20 Further, caregivers of loved ones with severe mental illness, in particular, have reported a myriad of more pronounced physical complications than non‐caregivers, including sleeplessness, headaches, and extreme tiredness. 19 These factors are important to characterize and consider as they might prevent caregiver engagement in PFAC/advisory roles, especially in caregivers of loved ones with severe mental illness.…”

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Benefits and barriers to engagement of mental health caregivers in advisory roles: Results from a cross‐sectional survey

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Background and Aims: Mental health institutions and community organizations have had difficulty recruiting patients and caregivers onto their Patient, Family, and Community Advisory Committees (PFACs). Previous research has focused on barriers and enablers of engaging patients and caregivers who have advisory experience. This study acknowledges the experiential difference between patients and caregivers by focusing only on caregivers; further, we compare the barriers and enablers between advising versus non-advising caregivers of loved ones with mental illness. Methods: Data from a cross-sectional survey codesigned by researchers, staff, clients, and caregiver affiliated with a tertiary mental health center were completed by n = 84 caregivers (n = 40 past/current PFAC advising caregivers; n = 44 non-advising caregivers).Results: Caregivers were disproportionately female and late middle-aged. Advising and non-advising caregivers differed on employment status. There were no differences of the demographics of their care-recipients. More non-advising caregivers reported being hindered from PFAC engagement by family-related duties and interpersonal demands. Finally, more advising caregivers considered being publicly acknowledged as important.Conclusions: Advising and non-advising caregivers of loved ones with mental illness were similar in demographics and in reporting the enablers and hindrances that impact PFAC engagement. Nevertheless, our data highlights specific considerations that institutions/organizations should consider when recruiting and retaining caregivers on PFACs.

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confidence: 78%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…These results are consistent with the gender distribution reported in previous research wherein caregivers for those with mental illness, specifically, are known to be primarily female (82%−88%). 18,20,32 (i.e., 79% female vs. 57% female for those with chronic conditions). 24 Previous studies investigating some of the as to why caregivers of loved ones with mental illness and the elderly are primarily female, as supported by the current work, have provided several insights; reasons include expectations of traditional gender roles, segregation of labor, and role-socialization.…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Benefits and barriers to engagement of mental health caregivers in advisory roles: Results from a cross‐sectional survey

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Mental Health Caregiver’s Experiences From the Perspective of the Power Threat Meaning Framework

Paradiso

Quinlan

2021

Journal of Humanistic Psychology

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Mental health caregivers experience a range of practical and emotional challenges. The Power Threat Meaning Framework is a recently articulated alternative framework for identifying patterns in distress. This qualitative study explores mental health caregivers’ experiences of power, threat, threat response, and meaning. Ten Australian mental health caregivers participated in semistructured interviews with data analysed using thematic analysis. Participants described positive and negative experiences of power in the form of institutional barriers, empowerment through advocacy, power dynamics, and power through nurturing. The mental health of the care receiver presented as a threat to caregiver’s well-being, as did loss of identity, grief, and community disconnect. Threat responses included seeking interpersonal support, regaining control, engaging in self-care, and using coping strategies. A sense of connection to the care receiver, self-growth, and giving back allowed carers to derive meaning from their role. Utilising the Power Threat Meaning Framework offers insight into mental health caregiver’s experiences beyond the confinements of current clinical practice. Suggestions for supporting mental health caregivers are provided.

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Types and severity of interpersonal problems in Australian mental health carers

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Benefits and barriers to engagement of mental health caregivers in advisory roles: Results from a cross‐sectional survey

Benefits and barriers to engagement of mental health caregivers in advisory roles: Results from a cross‐sectional survey

Mental Health Caregiver’s Experiences From the Perspective of the Power Threat Meaning Framework

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