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Emotional Strain

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Emotional Strain

Caring for others can be deeply rewarding, but it often brings emotional strain.
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Videos about Emotional Strain

Carers UK: Making life better for carers Video

Carers UK: Making life better for carers

A carer shares his experience of how caring affects emotional wellbeing and how support networks hel...
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Coping with stress

An intro video on recognising and managing stress while caring for a loved one, with encouragement t...

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