Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is a form of education that is specifically offered to individuals who are suffering from mental health disorders. The goal of psychoeducation is to help these individuals and their families understand and manage the disorder.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Psychoeducation is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention for patients and their loved ones that provides information and support to better understand and cope with illness. Psychoeducation is most often associated with serious mental health illnesses, including dementia, schizophrenia, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses, eating disorders, personality disorders and autism, among others.
History[edit | edit source]
Psychoeducation was first implemented in the 1970s as a therapeutic intervention by a group of German psychiatrists. Since then, it has been widely adopted as a therapeutic intervention by mental health professionals worldwide.
Method[edit | edit source]
Psychoeducation can be conducted in a one-on-one setting or in a group setting, and it can be provided to individuals of all ages. The method of delivery can vary widely, depending on the needs of the individual or group. Psychoeducation can be provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, mental health clinics, and community health centers.
Benefits[edit | edit source]
Psychoeducation has been shown to be effective in reducing psychiatric symptoms, hospitalizations, and improving psychosocial functioning and adherence to treatment. It can also improve the quality of life for individuals with mental health disorders and their families.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
| Psychoeducation Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
