Effectiveness of a psychological support program for relatives of people with mental disorders compared to a control group: a prandomized controlled trial

Behaviour Research and Therapy
Rocío Polo-LópezEnrique Echeburúa

Abstract

Families of people affected by mental illness may suffer an adverse effect on well-being. In this study, the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral treatment designed for relatives of people with mental health problems was evaluated. The sample comprised 50 individuals: 30 in the experimental group, who completed assessment measures in pre-posttreatment and 6 months later, and 20 participants in the control group, who were assessed at baseline and 6 months later. In the experimental group, significant improvements in well-being were observed following the treatment and 6 months later, when compared to the control group, which did not demonstrate any significant changes in outcomes between the baseline and the second assessment 6 months later. This program has proven to be effective as a treatment for the relatives of people with mental disorders. Finally, several topics that may contribute to future research are discussed.

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Mar 31, 2017·Journal of Mental Health·Juliana Onwumere, Elizabeth Kuipers
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