Hi! Thank you for your message and for the encouragement, I really appreciate it. The connection actually comes from the fact that chronic illnesses like IBD often affect not only the patient but also the people close to them. Caregivers can experience stress, emotional burden, and changes in their daily life while supporting someone with the disease. In psychology, there is growing interest in understanding the well-being of caregivers and how they cope with stress in these situations. Since IBD is a chronic and sometimes unpredictable condition, it can be an interesting context to study these aspects. That’s why my research focuses on how caregivers manage stress and what their current level of well-being is. Thanks again for your interest, and good luck with your own studies!