to the social sector
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Application Deadline
Rolling admissions -
Duration
12 months (modular) -
Programme Starts
August 2024 -
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Project title: Challenges of caregivers of mental health patients in India – A perspective.
Participant: Saraswathi Suresh
Batch 19
Organisation: FAVMI Foundation (Families Voice on Metal Illness)
Area of impact: Mental Health
Alignment with SDGs
3
Good health and well-being
10
Reduced inequality
17
Partnership for the goals
Brief description
The study sheds light on the significant challenges faced by caregivers of mental health patients in India, revealing a lack of knowledge, training, and support systems. The interviews with caregivers conducted as a part of the project underscored their struggles with caregiver burnout, financial strain, and managing household responsibilities alongside caregiving duties. Positive coping mechanisms such as spirituality and support groups emerged, and recommendations for systemic changes were made. This study underscored the urgent need for comprehensive support systems and policy reforms to alleviate caregiver burden and improve mental health outcomes in India.
