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Being a caregiver for a loved one can lead to depression. Often a caregiver sacrifices his or her own needs in order to provide the best possible care, and in doing so, can begin to feel emotional strain. Depression can lead to feelings of guilt, which can then lead to anger, and finally depression again. This cycle continues until a support system is sought. Respite care, support groups, and local agencies can all be wonderful resources to a caregiver dealing with depression.

Top Resources on Caregivers and Depression

• Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital: Studies Point Out Risk of Depression High Among Caregivers
• Caregiver's Home Companion: Recognizing and Avoiding Caregiver Depression
• The Alzheimer's Association: Depression and Caregivers
• About.com: Depression in Caregivers
• Family Caregiver Alliance: Caregiver Depression: A Growing Mental Health Concern
• Strength For Caring: Caregiver Depression, A National Crisis
• Mayo Clinic: Depression Common Among Caregivers
• Zarcrom: Depression in the Caregiver
• John Hopkins Medicine: Taking Care of the Caregiver

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