Caregiver Mental Health Across Generations

Virginia T. Gallagher, Ashleigh Patterson, Megan Hebdon, Carol A. Manning, Kelly M. Shaffer, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Department of Neuroscience, University of Virginia, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Center for Behavioral Health and Technology, School of Medicine, University of Virginia

Journal of Family Issues

Published online on November 06, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Family Issues, Ahead of Print.
Objective:We evaluated generational differences in caregiver mental and social health to assess the need for targeted interventions for specific generations or age groups.Methods:We utilized cross-sectional 2022 data from a national caregiver survey. ...