Family Psychoeducation for Serious Mental Illness

by Harriet P. Lefley

Research shows that many adults with serious mental illness live with or maintain contact with their families. But families are rarely given information about their relative's illness and their own needs for support are ignored. To be optimally beneficial, family members and other caregivers need education about the disorder, some knowledge of illness management techniques, and personal support. Family psychoeducation (FPE) is a powerful evidence-based...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195340493
• ISBN13: 9780195340495
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"