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Family Caregiving in Mental Illness - Family Caregiver Applications series Harriet P. Lefley
Family Caregiving in Mental Illness - Family Caregiver Applications series
Harriet P. Lefley
With the trend of deinstitutionalization, family members are finding themselves increasingly in the position of primary caregivers to mentally ill adults - a role for which they are often untrained and unprepared. This volume explores the experiences of these caregivers. The author: discusses the characteristics and conceptual models related to mental illness; surveys the experience of mental illness in the context of the family life cycle and developmental stages of the illness; appraises the burdens on the family including social stigma, refusal of treatment, stress and the relationship between the mentally ill and caregivers within the family; and reviews family responses including coping strategies and professional and
272 pages, 1, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 29, 1996 |
| ISBN13 | 9780803957213 |
| Publishers | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Pages | 272 |
| Dimensions | 139 × 215 × 15 mm · 400 g |
| Language | English |