11/03/2026
You care for everyone. Who checks on you?
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and if you are helping a parent, spouse, or child with their care, this month is for you.
Caregiving is an act of love that can quietly take a toll. Many caregivers skip their own appointments, sleep less, set aside their careers, and carry stress that builds over months. Studies consistently show higher rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout among family caregivers, and most do not seek support until they are running on empty.
Medical Q&A
Q: How do I know if caregiving is affecting my own health?
A: Watch for the signs: trouble sleeping even when you are exhausted, irritability or hopelessness, getting sick more often than usual, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, or feeling overwhelmed by tasks that once felt manageable. These are signals worth taking seriously, not weaknesses to push through.
Three small things that help:
1. Book your own annual physical. Your health deserves the same attention you give to everyone else's.
2. Say yes to help when it is offered, and name what you actually need.
3. Talk to someone. A mental health check-in is not a luxury, it is maintenance.
Mental health services are accessible at both of our locations, including telemedicine for those days when leaving home is not an option. We also care for the loved ones you look after, so the whole family can be seen under one roof.
Health riddle: I give and give all day long, but I run dry if no one fills me back up. What am I?
Answer: A caregiver.
Patient review: "Compassionate, personalized care."
Greenbelt: Primary Care and Mental Health
7301 Hanover Pkwy Suite A, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Baltimore: Mental Health via telehealth
6340 Security Blvd Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21207
We are in-network with most commercial health insurance and Maryland Medicaid.
Call 301-477-1903 or visit www.zynithhealthcare.com to schedule your visit.
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