Table of Contents

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Mental Illness and Caregiving Needs
An Introduction
Historical Overview of Family Caregiving
PART TWO: THE UNIQUE BACKGROUND OF MENTAL ILLNESS
Defining Mental Illness
Historical and Cultural Influences
Conceptual Models of Mental Illness
Research on Family Theories
PART THREE: EXPERIENCING MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE FAMILY
Caregiver Stress and Dimensions of Family Burden
Caregiving during the Family Life Cycle
The Life Cycle of the Person with Mental Illness
Caregiving during the Family Life Cycle
The Life Cycle of the Caregivers
Families′ Coping Strategies
Services for Families
PART FOUR: THE SOCIAL CONTEXT: THE FUTURE OF FAMILY CAREGIVING
Cross-Cultural Issues in Family Caregiving
The Effects of Advocacy Movements on Caregivers
Patients′ Rights versus Treatment Needs
The Family Dilemma
Social Change, Mental Health Policy, and Future Directions