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 |