@article{696212, note = {Includes index.}, author = {Talley, Ronda C., and Fricchione, Gregory, and Druss, Benjamin G.,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/696212}, title = {The challenges of mental health caregiving Research - Practice - Policy / [electronic resource] :}, abstract = {Caring for the ill, disabled, very old, or very young requires a labor-intensive commitment that is not only essential to the well-being of individuals and to society as a whole, but also fraught with physical, financial, and psychological risks. And despite the critical nature of their job, caregivers rarely have avenues of support. The Challenges of Mental Health Caregiving addresses the complexities of the situation with uncommon depth and breadth. Suited to researchers, scientist-practitioners and clinicians, and students seeking a rounded understanding of the field, it examines how caregiving affects the lives, work, and mental health of family and professional caregivers. Chapters explore developmental, cultural, and spiritual contexts of care, addressing ongoing concerns about care in relation to larger health systems and emphasizing the need for care to be viewed as a community, rather than an individual or family experience. Further, the book's conclusion strongly advocates for more effective and efficient uses for available funds and resources while offering workable proposals for service improvements at the policy level.}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8791-3}, recid = {696212}, pages = {1 online resource (xix, 234 pages).}, }