Rainbows and Black Unicorns

Tag: mental-health

  • burnout

    Warning Signs for Caregiver Burnout While there is no set timeline for when caregiver stress can turn into burnout. If you are a caregiver experiencing the following signs and symptoms consider getting professional support from a physician or mental health professional: I can’t figure out how to work WordPress anymore so things look different. Can’t…

  • tired

    WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT CAREGIVER BURNOUT According to Statistics Canada, in 2012, 3 in 10 Canadians provided care to a relative or friend with a long-term disability or health concern. Caregivers were also present in each age demographic group from 15 to over 75. The study found that many caregivers experienced significant…

  • caregivers: the silent victims

    . In many cases, the stress and trauma of caring for a loved one, particularly through a terminal illness, can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This phenomenon is not widely recognized, yet it affects countless individuals who devote themselves to the care of their family members. The Impact of Caregiving Caregiving often involves witnessing the…

  • caring

    SELF-CARE FOR CARERS  ‘While caring for a partner can be very rewarding, it can also place a strain on relationships,’ says Carers UK’s Emily Holzhausen. More than 75% of carers responding to the charity’s State of Caring survey said they felt stressed and anxious; 69% found it difficult to get a good night’s sleep and…