Investigation of the disease course of individuals with severe mental illness followed in community mental health center after the earthquake disaster and evaluation of caregiver burden
This investigation reveals post-traumatic stress disorder-related impacts on caregiver burden in individuals with severe mental illness following an earthquake.
Key Points
Increased PTSD symptoms among individuals with severe mental illness were linked to greater caregiver burden and anxiety.
The study found a significant correlation between BPRS scores of patients and the stress levels reported by caregivers post-earthquake.
Participants were evaluated using different scales, resulting in 70% of the cases being male and highlighting significant psychological distress.
Findings support the importance of mental health resources for both patients with severe mental illness and their caregivers.