Monday 13 May 2013

Carers should be monitored for mental health problems, warn doctors

Carers should be routinely screened for depression and mental health problems as they often "neglect" their own wellbeing, the Royal College of General Practitioners has warned.

The college has recommended creating a register of the UK's 7 million carers to help the 40% of them who experience depression or psychological problems.

It said holding routine appointments with carers and ensuring family doctors monitor those on a carers' register could tackle the "hidden" problem.

Full Article on Guardian Society

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