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Balancing Caregiving and Self-Care: Exploring Mental Health Needs of Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers
Jiayue Melissa Shi, Keran Wang, Dong Whi Yoo, Ravi Karkar, Koustuv Saha
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.14196

Balancing Caregiving and Self-Care: Exploring Mental Health Needs of Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) are progressive neurodegenerative conditions that impair memory, thought processes, and functioning. Family caregivers of individuals with AD/ADRD face significant mental health challenges due to long-term caregiving responsibilities. Yet, current support systems often overlook the evolving nature of their mental wellbeing needs. Our study examines caregivers' mental wellbeing concerns, focusing on the practices they adopt to manage the burden…

Exiting National Anti-Poverty Campaign, Social Support, and Improved Mental Health
Zhengwen Liu, Castiel Chen Zhuang, Yibo Wu
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.20292

Exiting National Anti-Poverty Campaign, Social Support, and Improved Mental Health
We study the psychological and social impacts of exiting a national anti-poverty campaign, leveraging China's phase-out of its national poverty assistance as a natural experiment. Using a regression discontinuity design, we find that exiting the national campaign improves mental wellbeing. These improvements are accompanied by stronger social and family ties -- such as greater perceived support and communication, while income and material conditions remain largely unchanged. Our findings offer …