In a world first, La Trobe University research has shown how peer-led support programs for family and friends who provide regular support to an adult diagnosed with a mental health condition can significantly improve carer well-being.
When carers were surveyed at the completion of the eight-week program, researchers found:
Mental health knowledge in carers increased by 16.6 per cent
Communication between carers and family members improved by 11.7 per cent
Psychological distress in carers decreased by 8.6 per cent
Carer self-blame decreased by 5.7 per cent
Positive feelings between carers and family members increased by 7.6 per cent
Relationship quality between carers and family members increased by 5.3 per cent
Carer’s stigmatising attitudes toward mental health conditions decreased by 4 per cent
2019-07-04