Insights · Research · Press
The data
The data
tells
a story
Peer-reviewed publications, press coverage, and ongoing data from the Caregiver Intensity Index® – building the case that caregiver intensity is a measurable vital sign with population-scale consequences.
01 · Publications
Peer-reviewed
Peer-reviewed
research
Original ARCHANGELS work and collaborations published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, MMWR (CDC), NEJM Catalyst, BMC Primary Care, and others – covering the Caregiver Intensity Index®, mental-health outcomes, and population data on unpaid caregiving.
2026
American Journal of Health Promotion
2025
BMC Primary Care
2025
JMIR Research Protocols
2023
Am. J. of Drug & Alcohol Abuse
2021
J. of Affective Disorders
2021
NEJM Catalyst
2020
CDC MMWR
02 · Press
News
News
& media
Recent coverage of ARCHANGELS, the Caregiver Intensity Index®, and the Any Care Counts campaign – featuring our team and our data in the trade press, regional outlets, and national media.
Forum focuses on importance of caring for caregivers
Features Alexandra Drane Read ↗NYSOFA offers free resources to support caregivers, older adults
Features Any Care Counts – NY Read ↗With $50 billion pledged to strengthen rural health care, will rural caregivers be overlooked?
Features ARCHANGELS data Read ↗Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative at Huron Valley PACE: caring for the caregiver
Features ARCHANGELS data Read ↗How to take care of yourself when you can't take care of yourself
Features Alexandra Drane Read ↗See more press coverage from ARCHANGELS
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03 · Ongoing data
What we
What we
know
ARCHANGELS is constantly surveying the caregiver experience using our proprietary tool, the Caregiver Intensity Index® – both in our own research and in collaborations. The numbers below are pulled from peer-reviewed publications and ongoing data collection.
66%
of us say "yes" when asked, "are you worrying about, taking care of, or looking out for a friend, neighbor, or family member?"
Source · ARCHANGELS ongoing collection
56%
of unpaid caregivers have clinically significant anxiety or depression.
Source · ARCHANGELS ongoing collection
1 in 3
caregivers have suicidal ideation – 10× the rate of non-caregivers, where even 1× is too much.
Source · ARCHANGELS ongoing collection
5×
unpaid caregivers are increasing substance use at five times the rate of non-caregivers.
Source · ARCHANGELS ongoing collection
↓40%
just knowing someone is in your corner decreases the risk of depression by 40%, and anxiety by 30%.
Source · ARCHANGELS · buffer effect
↓70%
knowing respite services exist – even if they aren't used – reduces stress by 70%.
Source · ARCHANGELS · buffer effect
Caregivers are working at your company
- Unpaid caregivers are most likely to be young and employed.
- The majority are essential workers.
- More likely to be Black or Hispanic and from communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
- More likely to be living with a disability than non-caregivers.
The data shows there can be a better way
- Employed caregivers with Medium or High intensity have less depression, anxiety, or stress than non-employed caregivers at the same intensity.
- Among working caregivers with high intensity, feeling supported by an employer cuts depression / anxiety / stress risk by 19%.
- Sense of purpose was the most protective buffer against adverse mental-health outcomes (J. Affect. Disord., 2021).
04 · Videos & podcasts
Watch
Watch
& listen
Long-form conversations with our founder Alexandra Drane and ARCHANGELS team – on health systems, employer benefits, and what it actually takes to support caregivers.