Table 2 Sessions of group psychoeducation treatment
Session number | Topic |
|---|---|
1 | Introduction to the group and defining bipolar disorder? |
2 | What causes and triggers bipolar disorder |
3 | Symptoms 1: mania and hypomania |
4 | Symptoms 2: depression and mixed episodes |
5 | Evolution of bipolar disorder and the future |
6. | Treatment 1: mood stabilisers |
7. | Treatment 2: antimanic drugs |
8. | Treatment 3: antidepressants |
9. | Pregnancy, genetic counselling and effects on families |
10. | Prescribed drugs and alternative therapies |
11. | Risks associated with treatment withdrawal |
12. | Alcohol, smoking, diet and street drugs |
13. | Early detection of mania and hypomania 1 |
14. | Early detection of mania and hypomania 2 |
15 | Early detection of depression and mixed episodes 1 |
16 | Early detection of depression and mixed episodes 2 |
17 | What to do when a new phase is detected |
18 | Regularity of habits |
19 | Stress control techniques |
20 | Problem solving strategies |
21 | Finalisation of Stay Well Plan and Closure |