The lived experience of caring for someone with bipolar disorder: A qualitative study
Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Bronte Speirs , Tanya L. Hanstock, Frances J. Kay-Lambkin Published: January 19, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280059 Abstract Being a close family or friend of someone with bipolar disorder (BD) can lead to experiences of increased stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms related to the burden of caring. However, the lived experience of being a carer for a person with BD has not received significant research attention. This study aimed to gain further insight into the experiences of individuals…