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A research expression was used to search for articles in health databases, respecting the main topics of the Participants\/Concept\/Context (PCC) framework. A total of eight articles were included from the 2830 initially identified using the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) process. It was noticeable that none of the studies related positive mental health and mental health literacy of caregivers. Nevertheless, it was possible to identify predictors of mental health and self-efficacy, such as burden and a lack of information about and support in the process of care. Caregivers\u2019 quality of life, self-esteem and confidence are also important positive mental health predictors that are closely related to health literacy. 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