Young carers face higher risks of depression, anxiety and lost futures – and most receive no support

By Aoife Bowman Grangel, PhD Candidate in Health Psychology, University of Limerick

In developed countries, around 12% of young people provide regular, unpaid care for a family member. It’s work that’s essential, often invisible – and potentially devastating to their mental health. As more families rely on these young carers, many are left without legal protections, recognition, or the support they urgently need.

Across Europe, informal carers now provide up to 80% of all long-term care. This figure is rising sharply due to ageing…

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