Bartosz Grabski, Grzegorz Mączka, Dominika Dudek

The role of psychoeducation in the complex treatment of bipolar disorder             35-41

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Summary

The importance of psychosocial interventions in bipolar disorder has recently been recognized. Apart from cognitive-behavioural therapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, and family-focused therapy, psychoeducation plays a central role in psychological approach. In our review paper we present evidence supporting the efficacy of psychoeducation, the topics to be addressed in a psychoeducational program and its postulated mechanisms of action as well as side-effects.