caregiver depression
[/ˈkeərɡɪvər dɪˈprɛʃən/]
nounpl: caregiver depressions
depressão do cuidador
1. A mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, and emotional exhaustion experienced by individuals who provide care for sick, elderly, or disabled family members or patients
The nurse recognized signs of caregiver depression in the family member who had been caring for their mother for three years without adequate support.
A enfermeira reconheceu sinais de depressão do cuidador no membro da família que havia cuidado da mãe por três anos sem suporte adequado.
2. A stress-related depressive disorder that develops due to the prolonged emotional, physical, and financial burden of caregiving responsibilities
Studies show that caregiver depression is more prevalent among unpaid family caregivers than in the general population.
Estudos mostram que a depressão do cuidador é mais prevalente entre cuidadores familiares não remunerados do que na população geral.
Caregiver depression is increasingly recognized as a significant public health issue in both the United States and Brazil. In the US, it affects millions of informal caregivers, particularly adult children caring for aging parents. In Brazil, where family-centered care is culturally emphasized and institutional care options are limited, caregiver depression affects a substantial portion of the population, especially women. Both countries have developed support programs, but awareness and access to mental health resources for caregivers remains inadequate, particularly in underserved communities.
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