Caring for a Family Member During Stressful Times: Considerations for Maintaining Mental Health

Authors

Sarah Hodgskiss, Utah State UniversityFollow
Ty Aller, Utah State UniversityFollow
Elizabeth Fauth

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

4-19-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

4

Abstract

Caring for a family member can take many forms. Whether you are caring for your mother with dementia or your son with a disability, caregiving for a family member can be very rewarding yet very stressful. As a family caregiver, it is likely that your stress has increased even more due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, you might find it helpful to “care for the caregiver.” This fact sheet will help you identify your own stress, explore strategies to manage this stress, and then use additional resources for further support and assistance.

Recommended Citation

Hodgskiss, Sarah; Aller, Ty; and Fauth, Elizabeth, "Caring for a Family Member During Stressful Times: Considerations for Maintaining Mental Health" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2183.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2183