Depression In Caregivers Of Patients Research Articles

Sequential mediation model of social support, care burden, and internalized stigma among family function and depression in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia: evidence from a cross-sectional study in southwest China.

There is a lack of comprehensive measurements and systematic evaluations of the depression in caregivers of patients with psychiatric disorders and the factors influencing them in China. This study aims to explore the relationship between family function and depression in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia at the individual, family, and social levels according to the ecological system theory and attachment theory. In this study, multi-stage, stratified cluster sampling was adopted to sample caregivers of patients with schizophrenia as subjects from one to three counties of four counties in Yunnan, from September 2022 to March 2023. Collecting the current caregiver's demographic data, family functions, social support, care burden, depression and internalized stigma. The results of single-factor analysis show that age, education level, relationship with patients, and the degree of self-care of patients are the influencing factors of depression of people living with schizophrenia (p < 0.05). The scores of self-rating depression scale are higher for caregivers who have not received formal education, caregivers who cannot take care of themselves and the parents, spouses and children of patients. The results of Pearson correlation analysis show that depression is positively associated with internalized stigma and care burden, and negatively associated with social support and family function (p < 0.05). The results of multiple linear regression show that after controlling age, education level, the patient's self-care capacity, and relationship with patient, the internalized stigma (β = 0.184, p = 0.01) is positively correlated with depression. The mediation effect route of family function → social support → care burden → internalized stigma → depression was significant with 95% confidence interval [-0.150, -0.01], and the chained mediation effect was 5.904%. To reduce the depression level in family caregivers of schizophrenia, apart from taking measures to improve the caregiver's family function, enhancing social support, decreasing care burden, and reducing internalized stigma are suggested.

The Morbidity and Associated Factors of Depression in Caregivers of Patients with Depressive Disorder.

Depressive disorder significantly impacts patients' daily living activities and quality of life. Caregivers of patients with depression may also suffer from psychological distress related to the chronic burden of caring for the patient's mood changes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the morbidity and associated factors of depression in caregivers of patients with depressive disorder. In this study, we used a cross-sectional design with consecutive sampling. Study subjects were recruited from the psychiatric outpatient clinic of a medical center from August 2021 to June 2022. Caregivers of depressive disorder patients were enrolled and assessed using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Suicide Assessment Scale (SAS), Stigma Scale of the Explanatory Model Interview Catalogue (EMIC), and Family APGAR Index. Of the 120 caregivers that completed the study, 59.2% (n=71) were females. The most common psychiatric diagnosis was depressive disorders (25.8%), followed by anxiety disorders (17.5%) and insomnia disorder (15.8%); 54.2% of the caregivers had a psychiatric diagnosis. Using logistic regression analysis, we found that anxiolytics/hypnotics use (OR=5.58; 95% CI, 1.84-16.96; p<0.01), higher suicide risk (SAS) (OR=1.10; 95% CI, 1.05-1.16; p<0.001), and lower family support (APGAR scores) (OR=0.82; 95% CI, 0.71-0.94; p<0.01) were three significant associated factors. Depression was the most prevalent psychiatric diagnosis in caregivers of patients with depressive disorder. Early psychiatric diagnosis for caregivers of patients with depression is crucial to offering suitable support and treatment and may improve caregivers' quality of life.

Depression in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia: a scoping review.

Caregivers play a vitally important role in the lives of people with schizophrenia. However, their mental health can often be overlooked. In recent years, with increasing attention to mental health and wellness, common mental illness such as depression in caregivers of people with schizophrenia has received renewed attention. The purpose of this review was to consolidate and synthesize recent literature on (1) the prevalence of depression in caregivers of people with schizophrenia, (2) factors associated with depression in caregivers of people with schizophrenia, and (3) interventions that target depression in caregivers of people with schizophrenia. A systematic search focusing on literature published between 2010 and 2022 was done to retrieve relevant articles from the following databases: Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, and Ovid Psych INFO. Twenty-four studies met inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Nine evaluated the prevalence of depression, 18 evaluated factors associated with depression in caregivers, and 6 examined interventions targeting depression. The prevalence of depression and depressive symptoms in samples of caregivers ranged between 12 and 40% across the studies. Females, especially mothers of people with schizophrenia, were more likely to experience depression, followed by younger caregivers. Several factors, including gender, interpersonal relationships, social support, stigma, literacy, and financial constraints, were identified as factors associated with depression in caregivers. Several interventions like yoga, emotional training, and psychoeducation were evaluated, and they showed a significant reduction in the level of depression and depressive symptoms experienced by the caregiver population. Depression in caregivers in this clinical population may be widespread and warrants further study. There are promising interventions that can target depression in caregivers. Well-designed longitudinal studies may help identify caregivers at risk of developing depression and further inform targets for intervention.

Burden Of Care and Depression in Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia

Background: Schizophrenia, a chronic psychiatric disorder affecting all major domains of a patient’s life, leads to significant disability. Since the deinstitutionalization policy, the onus of care is on families especially the primary caregiver who experiences physical and emotional burden. Depression among caregivers has been estimated to be higher than the general population. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess burden of care and depression in primary caregivers and associated caregiver variables. Methods: 75 consenting primary caregivers of patients with ICD-10 diagnosis of schizophrenia were assessed for burden of care and depression using the Burden Assessment Schedule and the Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 after collecting socio-demographic and caregiving details. Results: All the caregivers, 49 females and 26 males, had moderate to high levels of burden with a majority having moderate to severe levels of depression. Spouses (p=0.0038), older caregivers (p=0.01) and those with lower educational levels (p=0.01) experienced more burden. There was a significant positive correlation between burden of care and depression (p=0.000). Conclusion: In one of India’s largest metropolitan cities, though psychiatric services are easily available, caregivers continue to feel burdened and depressed. This can impact not just the caregiver but also care being provided to the patient and illness outcome.

Frequency of Depression in Caregivers of Patients with Epilepsy

Background: Epilepsy is the neurological issue and disorder that causes fits or seizures, which are brief bursts of involuntary autonomic function or sensation caused by an excessive electrical discharge in the brain. Caregiving of such patient is a difficult experience that can have a negative impact on the caregiver's physical and mental health. Objective: To determine the frequency of depression in caregivers of patients with epilepsy Study Setting: Department of Psychiatry, Jinnah Hospital Lahore. Duration of Study: May 30, 2017 to November 29, 2017 Study Design: Cross-Sectional Study Subjects &amp; Methods: A total of 130 caregivers of patients with epilepsy were enrolled. Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) was use to determine the depression in caregivers of epilepsy patients who were initially non-psychiatric patients,and the cut - off point of 8 or more above in depressive subscale indicated depression. Respondents with score of 8 and above in HADS depression sub-scale was considered to have depression. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS v22.0. Results: A total of 130caregivers of patients with epilepsy were included. Age range in this study was from 20 to 50years with mean age of 34.5±8.7years. Among 130caregivers of patients with epilepsy, 87(66.9%) were males and 43(33.1%) were females.Among caregivers of patients with epilepsy, 68(52.3%) had depression. Conclusion: Caregivers presented with high depression esteems as they didn’t have a top-quality of life. Keywords:Depression, Epilepsy, Caregivers.

Original Research Article_A study on the prevalence of Depression in caregivers of patients with Alcohol Dependence and its Influence on caregiver help seeking tendency

Original Research Article_A study on the prevalence of Depression in caregivers of patients with Alcohol Dependence and its Influence on caregiver help seeking tendency

The Effect of Emotion Regulation Training on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Family Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Schizophrenia is the most severe chronic disabling psychiatric disorder that needs long term care in various aspects. Therefore, the family's emotional atmosphere caused by the disease affects the condition of the patients' caregivers. This study aimed to investigate the effect of emotional regulation training on stress, anxiety, and depression in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. The study was a randomized controlled trial. Seventy caregivers of patients with schizophrenia randomly assigned to a group that received emotion regulation training and a control group. The intervention group was trained about emotion regulation during eight 90-min sessions. The participants completed the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales-21 questionnaire before and one month after the intervention. The results showed that stress, anxiety and depression scores significantly reduced in the intervention group compared to the control group. Emotional regulation training with cognitive methods has significantly reduced the anxiety, stress, and depression of caregivers of patients with schizophrenia.

Investigating the Relationship between Religious Beliefs with Care Burden, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Caregivers of Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most severe diseases associated with the central nervous system of the individuals, which can lead to disability in the patient. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between religious beliefs with CG, depression, anxiety and stress (DAS) in caregivers of patients with SCI in the city of Ilam, Iran. This is a descriptive-analytic article, and the study population were caregivers of patients with SCI. A sample size of 150 patients was selected according to previous studies. The questionnaires used for data collection included Religious Coping Questionnaire (RC), Caregiver Questionnaire (CG), and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) Items. In this study, caregivers of patients with SCI were included in the study using convenience sampling method in Ilam city. The researchers identified patient caregivers who met the inclusion criteria. The research objectives were described for caregivers, and the questioners were initiated if caregivers were willing to participate in the study. Literate caregivers completed questionnaires through interviews, and trained questioners completed for illiterate caregivers in the same way (interviewing). Data were analyzed using spss 16 statistical software, and descriptive and analytical methods were used for statistical analysis. According to the findings, the mean (SD) of RC is 18.41 (2.73), negative RC is 7.05 (2.06), positive RC is 11.36 (1.89), stress is 10.78 (6.27), anxiety is 10.12 (5.58), depression is 10.50 (3.08), and CG is 78.16 (27.09). There is a significant relationship between RC levels with stress (P = 0.000, F = 40.565), anxiety (P = 0.000, F = 45.300), and CG (P = 0.000, F = 37.332), but there was no relationship between the RC level with depression status (P = 0.42, F = 0.634). Considering that religion can affect the level of CG, stress, and anxiety of the caregivers of the patients, it is suggested to provide necessary conditions to improve the health status of caregivers of patients with SCI by improving the religion status in patients and performing appropriate interventions in this regard.

Dispositional mindfulness, self-compassion, and compassion from others as moderators between stress and depression in caregivers of patients with lung cancer.

The present study aimed to identify the most important protective factors predicting caregivers' depressive symptoms among factors of caregivers' dispositional mindfulness, self-compassion, compassion from others, and patients' dispositional mindfulness and their moderator effects on the relationship between caregiving stress and depressive symptoms. A total of 72 lung cancer outpatients and their family caregivers participated in this study. Family caregivers completed the Kingston Caregiver Stress Scale, Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Self-Compassion Scale, and Compassion from Others Scale. Patients completed the EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), BDI-II, and FFMQ. After controlling for patients' factors (treatment status, symptom distress, and depressive symptoms) and caregivers' health status, caregivers' stress and dispositional mindfulness, the domain of mindful awareness, and self-compassionate action were significantly associated with their depressive symptoms. Further analysis indicated that mindful awareness or self-compassionate action could buffer the effect of caregiving stress on depressive symptoms. When the two moderators, mindful awareness and self-compassionate action, were tested simultaneously, only self-compassionate action remained as a significant moderating effect. Caregivers' mindful awareness and self-compassionate action were protective factors, which mitigate the impact of caregiving stress on their depressive symptoms. Therefore, the future supportive program aims at training the competencies of self-compassionate action with mindful awareness, which may enhance caregivers' coping resources.

Frequency of Depression-Related Symptoms in Caregivers of Patients with Silicosis.

Background Few studies have evaluated depression in female caregivers of patients with silicosis. Thus, the aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of depression in such caregivers and to clarify the factors associated with symptoms of depression. Methods Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Results A total of 561 participants met the inclusion criteria and were enrolled in the study. The mean CES-D score was 16.68, with a standard deviation (SD) of 8.57; the sex-classified analysis indicated that the mean CES-D score of female caregivers was 17.79 (SD: 10.17), while the mean score of male caregivers was 14.98 (SD: 8.36) (p < 0.05). 68.6% caregivers who were beyond the cutoff score (16) with the following factors were more likely to report depression-related symptoms: unemployed status (OR = 1.752, 95% CI: 1.35–2.01, p=0.032) and caregiver for more than 48 months (OR = 1.26, 95% CI: 1.61–2.43, p=0.027). Conclusions Collectively, there is statistical difference between female caregivers of patients with silicosis and male ones. More effort is needed to meet the psychosocial needs of these caregivers.

The prevalence of anxiety, stress, and depression with respect to coping strategies in caregivers of patients with head injuries

Context: Psychological problems are very common in traumatic patients' caregivers necessitating usage of appropriate coping strategies to promote their mental health. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess anxiety, stress, and depression as well as coping strategies in caregivers of patients with head injuries. Settings and Design: In this cross-sectional study, 127 caregivers of traumatic patients referred to educational hospitals of Zabol city were selected by convenience sampling method. Subjects and Methods: The data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, as well as Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 and the Jalowiec coping strategies tools. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, independent samples Student's t-test, and multivariate regression model. Results: Our findings showed that more than 70% of the caregivers of patients with head injuries suffered from severe and very severe stress and anxiety. The multivariate regression model demonstrated a negative and significant relationship between either stress (B = −0.81 P = 0.001) or depression (B = −1.23 P = 0.000) and problem-based coping strategies. Furthermore, stress (B = 0.64 P = 0.006) and anxiety (B = 0.74 P = 0.002) were negatively associated with emotional-based coping strategies. Conclusion: Considering the high rates of anxiety, stress, and depression in caregivers of patients with head injuries and significant associations observed between these variables and problem-based strategies, it is necessary to identify and obviate factors leading to anxiety and to educate coping strategies to these individuals.

Depression in caregivers of patients with breast cancer: A cross-sectional study from a cancer research center in South India.

Context:Existing literature suggests an alarming rate of depression in cancer caregivers, which is comparable to or even higher than in patients themselves. There are no studies on depression among caregivers of breast cancer from India.Aims:The aim is to study the prevalence and determinants of depression in caregivers of breast cancer.Settings and Design:This is a cross-sectional study of 384 patient-caregiver dyads at a cancer research center in South India.Materials and Methods:Based on the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision Diagnostic Criteria for Research depression was diagnosed, and the severity of depression was assessed using the Hamilton rating scale for depression. A semi-structured pro forma was used to collect the clinical data under patient, caregivers, and care characteristics.Results:The prevalence of depression in caregivers was 52.5%. Among them, 35% had mild depression, 16% had moderate depression, and 2% had severe depression. Spousal caregivers, those who resided with the patient, those providing financial support and those with noncaring domestic responsibilities appeared as vulnerable determinants in univariate analysis. However, multivariate analysis did not support the same.Conclusion:Depression is common among caregivers of patients with breast cancer. There is a need for focused interventions for this group, which may improve the outcome of the patient as well.

Burden and depression in caregivers of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in China.

Caregivers of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often experience a sense of burden and depression. This study aimed to determine the degree of burden and depression on caregivers of RA patients and identify characteristics of both patients and caregivers that may contribute to that distress. A convenience sample of 195 patients with RA and their caregivers completed a demographic questionnaire, Zarit Care Burden Scale, Center Depression Self Rating Scale, Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index, and the Short Form Health Survey. Univariate and multivariate regression analysis were used to evaluate contributing factors. Overall, caregivers' feelings of burden and depression were moderate, with 52 (26.7%) feeling depression and 156 (80%) feeling burdened. Caregivers with poorer health (OR = 4.393; 95% CI = 1.155-16.708; P = 0.030) and less education (OR = 6.458; 95% CI = 1.675-24.895; P = 0.007) experienced greater burdens than those with better health and more education. The greatest degree of stress occurred during the first 6 months of providing care and after 5 years of caregiving. Overall occurrence of depression among caregivers is low. Caregivers with poorer health, less education and closer relationship with the patient bear a heavier burden. Healthcare professionals should be aware of these potential problems and provide information and support to ensure the best quality of life for both RA patients and their caregivers.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) Applied to Caregivers of Patients With Dementia.

Caregivers of patients with dementia experience high levels of stress and burden, with effects comparable to those of a traumatic event. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) appear to be effective in recovering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) on the “caregiver syndrome”. Forty-four primary caregivers entered the study. They were randomly assigned to either the “immediate” branch, who received the treatment soon after recruitment, or to the “delayed” branch, who received it two months after recruitment. The treatment consisted of eight group sessions (one per week) spanning over two months. Emotional distress was measured before the treatment, immediately after the end of it, and two months later (follow-up), by means of several clinical scales (Impact of Event Scale-Revised, IES-R; Caregiver Needs Assessment, CNA; Caregiver Burden Inventory, CBI; Anxiety and Depression Scale-Reduced Form, AD-R). The “immediate” branch improved significantly more than the “delayed” (control) branch on The Impact of Event Scale-Revised, the Anxiety, and the Depression scales; however, after treatment such an improvement was maintained only in the first scale. The “delayed” branch took less advantage of the treatment, showing significant reduction only on the Depression scale, an effect which disappeared at follow-up. These preliminary results show for the first time that EMDR-IGTP reduces stress-related symptoms, anxiety, and depression in caregivers of patients with dementia. Interestingly, caregivers who were inserted in a waiting list after recruitment showed smaller treatment effects. Larger samples are needed to better interpret such differential clinical profiles.

Effectiveness Solution-Focused Therapy Group, to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Depression in Caregivers of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Background and Objectives: Caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) creates a lot of physical, economic, social, and psychological problems for caregivers and the patient’s families, which can also lead to mental disorders in caregivers. the aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of solution-focused group therapy in reducing anxiety, stress, and depression among caregivers of multiple sclerosis patients. Methods: In this semi-experimental study, among the members of the family with multiple sclerosis, there were cases of MS in Kerman province. A total of 30 individuals, who had met the criteria for entering the study were selected by a sampling method and randomly divided into 2 groups: experimental (15 people) and control (15 people). For the experimental group, solution-focused group therapy was performed in 6 sessions of 90 minutes (1 session weekly), however, the control group did not receive any intervention. The instrument for data collection was a depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS-21) questionnaire. It was completed by both groups before and after intervention. Results: The results showed that the mean score of depression, anxiety, and stress after intervention was significantly lower in the caregivers of the experimental group than in the control group (P < 0.001). In other words, solution-focused group therapy had a significant effect in reducing depression, anxiety, and stress among caregivers of people with multiple sclerosis. Conclusions: According to the results, solution-focused group therapy is effective in reducing depression, anxiety, and stress of caregivers of MS patients. Therefore, psychologists and rehabilitation therapists can use the positive effects of this method for caregivers.

Anxiety and Depression Associated With Burden in Caregivers of Patients With Brain Metastases.

To describe and examine the relationship between caregiver burden and the affective disorders anxiety and depression in caregivers of patients with brain metastases. . Cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational. . Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego. . 56 family caregivers of patients with brain metastases from solid tumors at other primary sites. . Self-administered survey. . Caregiver burden, anxiety, and depression. . With the exception of caregiver esteem, no statistically significant relationships were noted between impact on schedule, a dimension of caregiver burden, and screening positive for affective disorders. . Findings from this study support previous reports indicating that the odds of having anxiety and depressive symptoms are greater in family caregivers who report higher levels of caregiver burden. . The identification and management of caregiver burden are important considerations for a comprehensive cancer care program. Addressing the needs of the cancer caregiver, who is at heightened risk for various psychological, physical, financial, and social problems, is increasingly vital.

Quality of life and depression in caregivers of patients with cancer

BackgroundMost elderly patients, with cancer are cared for, by a family member who may be affected by various stressors that can influence their health and quality of life (QOL).ObjectivesTo explore depression, quality of life and its related factors among caregivers of elderly patients with cancer.MethodologyThis is a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study including 40 primary caregivers of old patients aged 65 or older, with cancer in oncologic radiotherapy service in university hospital Habib Bourguibain Sfax, Tunisia. The short form health survey (SF-36) and Beck inventory (13 items) were used to assess respectively QOL and depression.ResultsThe average age of caregivers was 44.62 years. The sex ratio (M/F) was 0.9. Most of caregivers (75%) had impaired QOL (score ˂ 66.7). The two main components of SF-36 were altered with a standard score of 45 for the physical component and 41.1 for mental component. According to Beck inventory, Depression was present in 67.6% of cases. Impaired QOL of life was significantly correlated with somatic illnesses in the caregiver (P = 0.016), advanced stage of cancer (P = 0.01), financial difficulties (P = 0.04), the non-cohabitation with the patient before the disease (P = 0.031) and depression (P = 0.00).ConclusionAccording to our study, caregiving can have a negative effect on the caregiver's mental and physical health. Assistance and information from healthcare professionals are the key to improving the ability of caregivers to cope with caring for older patients with cancer.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Depression in caregivers of patients having dementia before and after a psychoeducational course, cairo

Background The efficacy and effectiveness of family psychoeducation as an evidence-based practice have been established. Systematized use of family psychoeducation in routine clinical practice is alarmingly limited worldwide and in Egypt. Aim This study aimed to assess the degree of depression in caregivers of patients having dementia before and after an intensive psychoeducational course with skill-training tailored and modified to suit their emotional and behavioral needs. Participants and methods Fifty caregivers of dementia patients in the Geriatrics Department Outpatient Clinic, Ain Shams University, Cairo, were assessed after written informed consent had been obtained from them. A score equal to or below 24/30 on the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) and International Classification of Disease, version 10, criteria were used to diagnose dementia patients. The activity of daily living (ADL) scale was also used and scored. The caregivers were assessed before and after a psychoeducational course using Beck’s depression inventory II. Their occupational level was described as per the family socioeconomic scale. Statistics were analyzed using SPSS (version 16). Results Caregivers experienced a reduction in Beck’s depression inventory II score. The average decrease was 3.6 points after psychoeducation. There were correlations and associations between decrease in depression scores after psychoeducation and age and occupation of caregivers, higher MMSE scores, and lower ADL impairment in patients with dementia. Conclusion Psychoeducation improves depression scores more in young working caregivers of patients with dementia with higher MMSE and lower ADL impairment.

Short therapy reduces depression in family caregivers of patients with dementia.

Short therapy reduces depression in family caregivers of patients with dementia.

Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression in Caregivers of Patients Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease

Background: Many studies have been underlined as care giving for people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is highly stressful and has significant negative consequences, such as anxiety and depression. Objective: The specific aim of our study is to establish whether a difference exists in the prevalence of depression of family caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease patients and healthy subjects not caregiver. Methods: Study group (n = 60) consists of caregivers of patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease, whereas control group (n = 120) consists of healthy individuals who are not care giving (from at least 5 years). All the subjects were subdivided on the basis of the following independent variables: sex, age, marital status and educational level. The subjects of study and control groups studied have filled in the following tests: IPAT CDQ e IPAT ASQ Tests by Cattell which describe depression and anxiety. Such tests have been validated on the adult and elderly Italian population. Statistical analysis: Student t test has been applied for the comparison between experimental and control groups. Results: The caregivers show higher levels of anxiety (medium to high, P < 0.001) and depression in comparison to the group of control (medium to high, P < 0.001). This result indicates the caregiver shows serious depression. Conclusions: The high levels of depression and anxiety suggest the following considerations: interventions of social and psychological support are fundamental not only to maintain the patient in the family nucleus but also to maintain the caregiver’s psychological health.