Psychoeducational programs are aimed both at improving the condition of people with mental disorders Psychoeducation aims to inform and support the client to understand illnesses and problems better and to cope effectively with them. It is an evidence-based method that helps people with various disorders or diseases find clarity and reduce stress. Psychoeducation involves learning about and understanding mental health and well-being. It can be compared to physical education, where we learn how our body works and how to take care of it. Knowing about mental health and ways to improve it is essential in understanding and taking care of yourself.
Psychoeducation of family members
Accepting an individual’s mental health difficulties and providing the right help is often difficult for the family of the individual with the problems. Psychoeducation of family members is a method aimed at teaching problem-solving and communication skills to the patient’s family. It also provides access to qualified information and resources through a supportive environment. Mental health workers carry out psychoeducation of family members: psychiatrists and psychologists. Psychoeducation focuses on disease process risks, teaching communication and support techniques, and providing recommendations to the family about using supportive strategies. The importance of psychoeducation of family members is emphasised by more than 30 studies conducted in recent years, which indicate that psychoeducation received from competent persons improves the well-being of the patient and his family members, reduces the risk of relapse, and increases the quality of the patient’s recovery.