The occurrence and persistence of thoughts of suicide self‐harm and death in family caregivers of people with dementia: a longitudinal data analysis over 2 years

摘要

ObjectiveFamily caregivers of people with dementia often report high levels of stress and depression, but little is known about those who contemplate suicide or self‐harm. This study explores thoughts of suicide, self‐harm and death in dementia caregivers and investigates the characteristics that distinguish them from those without such thoughts.