Systematic review and meta-analysis finds carer-focused interventions improve quality of life and reduce distress in severe mental illness caregivers, suggesting their value in integrated care.
Carer-focused interventions appear to improve the experience of caring and quality of life and reduce psychological distress of those caring for people with severe mental illness, and these benefits may be gained in first-episode psychosis. Interventions for carers should be considered as part of integrated services for people with severe mental health problems.
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