Effects of a psychoeducation program on disease burden, depression, and anxiety levels in relatives of psychotic patients in a community mental health center.

Abstract

PURPOSE\nThis study evaluates the effect of a 10-week psychoeducation program (PP) on disease burden, depression, and anxiety levels in relatives of psychotic patients.\n\n\nDESIGN AND METHODS\nThe participants were 43 relatives of patients attending a community mental health center. The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to collect psychometric data.\n\n\nFINDINGS\nAdministering the PP to caregivers significantly reduced their ZCBS, BAI, and BDI scores.\n\n\nPRACTICE IMPLICATIONS\nWe recommend integrating the PP into treatment and rehabilitation programs within the scope of psychiatric-care services.