| Keywords [eng] |
Psychological distress, cancer caregivers, anxiety, depression, coping strategies, support interventions, emotional well-being, and healthcare interventions. |
| Abstract [eng] |
Cancer caregiving is a challenging and demanding task that affects a person's psychological well-being. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the psychological distress of cancer caregivers, its signs, causes, and how it can be addressed. Stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout are some of the issues that affect caregivers since caregiving is an emotionally and physically draining task, financial pressures, and social isolation. These stressors result in poor mental and physical health, including chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, and weakened immune systems. Mindfulness-based interventions, social support, and psychoeducational programs have been found to help reduce distress among caregivers. Maladaptive coping styles like repression and substance use exacerbate psychological problems, which indicates the need for specific strategies for coping. Counseling and peer support effectively reduce distress and enhance caregivers' flexibility. Nevertheless, system-level barriers deny caregivers much-needed support, including lack of funds and resource deficiency. The reviews highlight the relationship between the caregiver and the patient and present comprehensive, accessible, and individualized approaches. Review suggestions include increasing the focus on caregivers, integrating support services into cancer care, and recognizing and bridging gaps to ensure that all caregivers receive adequate support. |
