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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

When care turns to harm: Unveiling abusive behaviors of older towards their caregivers

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SHSofia von HumboldtNINabeel IlyasILI. Leal

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals the effects of abusive behavior on family caregivers' mental health, indicating a need for intervention.

Key Points

  • Older adults' abusive behavior significantly impacts mental health, with 87.9% experiencing high anxiety and depression.
  • Verbal abuse is prevalent, reported by 79.1% of caregivers, particularly among Brazilian participants at 64.1%.
  • Content analysis of interviews conducted with 307 participants highlights multiple themes of abuse faced by caregivers.
  • Targeted interventions require urgency to address the complex experiences of family caregivers and foster healthier caregiving environments.

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Humboldt et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507d31b076d99fa580dahttps://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1766
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