Six-session caregiver psychoeducation on bipolar disorder: Does it bring benefits to caregivers?

Conclusion:
A six-session caregiver psychoeducational intervention on bipolar disorder did not bring benefits to caregiver’s health. A longer longitudinal follow-up study would be crucial to see whether there were differences in degree of burden, perceived self-esteem and quality of life over time in caregivers.

Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - June 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: de Souza, M. S., da Silva, R. A., Molina, M. A. L., Jansen, K., de Lima Ferreira, L., Kelbert, E. F., Soares, J. M., de Mattos Souza, L. D. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research