Caregiver Mental Health Support for Lower Eastern Shore

Your Mental Health Matters

According to MyHealthfinder, about 1 in 4 Caregivers spend over 20 hours per week caring for a loved one. That’s over 1,000 hours every year! While incredibly important and rewarding, these roles can be time-consuming and stressful. Due to this, it is not uncommon for Caregivers to experience stress and burnout, which can lead to mental and physical illnesses.

Signs & Symptoms

Some symptoms that might be a sign that a Caregiver is struggling include:

• Anxiety and depression
• Changes in appetite
• Exhaustion and fatigue
• Lack of interest in hobbies and/or loved ones
• Sleeping troubles and insomnia

Caregiver Wellness

Since stress from caregiving can contribute to these symptoms, and mental and physical health are interconnected, it’s important to prioritize wellness. Effective symptom management can help Caregivers to be more resilient, allowing them to better care for themselves and their clients. Practices that can support caregiver health include:

• Healthy sleeping habits
• Nutritious and energizing diets
• Breathing exercises like box breathing
• Mindfulness exercises

Mental Health Resources for Lower Eastern Shore

• The Mental Health Association of Maryland advocates for better mental health throughout the state and provides information and help for adults and older adults.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maryland offers crisis help as well as peer education and support groups.

Griswold Is Here For You

At Griswold Home Care for Lower Eastern Shore, Care is Personal, and that includes care for yourself. If you are struggling with mental health, consider forming a treatment plan. This can consist of therapy sessions, medications, support groups, and mindfulness around your feelings.

Additionally, if you’re caring for someone and need relief, Griswold offers Respite Care. We know caregiving can be overwhelming, and we’re here to support you if you need a break. Located in Salisbury, MD, we proudly serve Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties. Give us a call to get started.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and needs support, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit the 988 Lifeline website.