# How do I look after my own mental health while caring for someone?

URL: https://tymirahealth.com/resources/faqs/how-do-i-look-after-my-own-mental-health-while-caring-for-someone
For: Patients | Mental health care | Reviewed by Independent clinical reviewer, Registered mental health clinician, Kenya | Last reviewed 8 November 2026

**Answer:** Caring for someone with a mental health condition can be exhausting. Take breaks, share tasks with other family members, keep up your own friendships and health, and learn about the condition so you know what to expect. Talking to a counsellor or carer support group can help. Seek help for yourself if you feel overwhelmed, low or unable to cope.

Sources: World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-of-older-adults - World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia - World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/schizophrenia

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