Mindfulness and anxiety among young family caregivers: the mediating roles of psychological flexibility and self-compassion
Frontiers in Psychology October 23, 2026 Yunfu Liu, Shuai Zhong, Cheng-I Yang
Introduction: During critical developmental periods, young family caregivers frequently take on unpaid caregiving for family members who are physically ill, have disabilities, or have mental health conditions. Ongoing caregiving pressure may be associated with a greater risk of anxiety and poorer mental health. Psychological flexibility and self-compassion reflect distinct but interrelated...