The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mentis Plus+ Positive Mental Health Promotion Programme for caregivers (Mentis Plus+ Caregivers), compared with usual primary health care, in improving positive mental health among adult informal caregivers of people with dementia. The secondary objectives are to assess the programme's effectiveness in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, as well as caregiver burden, compared with usual care.
Informal caregivers of non-institutionalised individuals with dementia
Aged 18 years or older
A minimum of four months' experience in the informal caregiving role
Vulnerability in positive mental health, defined as a low or intermediate level in at least one dimension of the Positive Mental Health Questionnaire
Unable to read and write in Portuguese
Currently participating in another intervention study targeting informal caregivers, or participation in such a study within the past 3 months
University Rovira i Virgili
Lead sponsor
Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, EPE
Collaborator