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Ayurveda conceptualizes treatment as resting on four sub-pillars, one of which is the caregiver, and emphasizes specific caregiver qualities, called\n                    <jats:italic>\u201cParichara\u201d<\/jats:italic>\n                    qualities, essential for favorable treatment outcomes. These include\n                    <jats:italic>Buddhiman, Daksha, Anurakta<\/jats:italic>\n                    , and\n                    <jats:italic>Shuchi<\/jats:italic>\n                    . These Ayurvedic concepts align with psychological capital (PsyCap), and this psychological capital plays a key role in enhancing the psychological well-being of caregivers. The study aimed to examine predictors of psychological well-being (PWB) among caregivers and to explore the psychosocial factors influencing their wellbeing. A concurrent convergent mixed-methods design was employed utilizing the Compound PsyCap Scale\u2013Revised and Ryff\u2019s PWB Scale among 125 caregivers recruited from two tertiary care hospitals. Socio-demographic variables predicted 37%, and PsyCap predicted an inverse relationship with the PWB. Additionally, a semi-structured interview was conducted with 10 participants, highlight themes related to associated challenges and stressors, as well as psychological factors that aid in facing these challenges. 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