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    |June 4, 2024
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    Informal caregivers for individuals with severe mental illness often have unmet needs for assistance and information. Tailored support is crucial, as current services may not fully address their diverse requirements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Caregiver Support
    • Mental Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Informal caregivers are essential for individuals with severe mental illness.
    • Caregiving roles can lead to significant unmet needs among informal caregivers.
    • Existing support systems may not adequately address these needs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the adequacy of support for informal caregivers in adult psychiatry in French-speaking Switzerland.
    • To identify specific unmet needs related to assistance and information.
    • To explore differing perspectives on support priorities among caregivers and professionals.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative study utilizing individual semi-structured interviews and focus groups.
    • Involved informal caregivers, mental health professionals, and service providers.

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  • Thematic analysis of collected data.

    • Main Results:

    • Key themes identified include the need for assistance and information.
    • A consensus exists on the need for more support, but priorities differ among stakeholders.
    • Suggestions for improving practices at multiple levels were proposed.

    Conclusions:

    • Aligning support services with the actual needs of informal caregivers remains a significant challenge.
    • Developing tailored approaches based on a shared understanding of support and information needs is recommended.
    • Consensual definitions and targeted interventions are vital for effective caregiver support.