Burden and quality of life in the primary caregiver of affective disorder-A comparative study

Pages: 56-60
Sachin (University of Rajasthan, Jaipur)
Krishan Kumar (National Brain Research Centre, Manesar)
Dalbir Singh Saini (DSWO, Hisar, Haryana)

There is less emphasis in Indian society on the caregivers of psychiatric patients taking treatments in Psychiatric Hospitals. This is very important to see the burden and quality of life; this is a true aspect that providing care to family members dealing with chronic illness may result in feelings of burden or strain for caregivers that can diminish their quality of life.