Depression and Bipolar Disorder: Family Psychoeducational Group Manual - Therapist's Guide

by Christina Bartha, Kate Kitchen, Carol Parker

Developed in response to requests for practical assistance from family members struggling to manage the needs of relatives who have been diagnosed with major depression or bipolar disorder, the CAMH family psychoeducation program is designed to help families become knowledgeable about the disorders, and to help them develop skills and strategies that will improve their ability to give ongoing care and support to their relatives. Each group session • core content • directions and information for group leaders • reproducible handouts for the participants (in English and French).

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001