Source article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hungry-minds/202511/were-sold-individualism-its-hurting-our-caregivers

The article explores how the American cultural emphasis on extreme individualism negatively impacts the mental health of caregivers, specifically those supporting loved ones through eating disorder recovery. By prioritizing self-reliance and independence, this societal value often leads to isolation, shame, and burnout, which can ultimately hinder the patient’s healing process.

The author advocates for a transition toward familism, a communal approach that distributes responsibilities among a wider network of family and friends. T ...