We have presented an overview of the impact of caring on the mental health of caregivers. Information on the experience of caregiving, and the factors associated with the impact of caregiving provides a context within which to examine what type of interventions are appropriate in various situations. Given the numerous factors that affect the impact of caring on caregivers, it is not surprising that evaluations of interventions aimed at supporting caregivers have produced inconsistent results in terms of the interventions’ effectiveness