Table 2.

Satisfaction and goals questionnaires from psychoeducation groups

Statement (1 = strongly disagree, 9 = strongly agree)	Treatment group 1	Treatment group 2
	Mean (s.d.)	Mean (s.d.)
	N = 5	N = 7
Are you satisfied with the programme overall?	9.0 (0)	9.0 (0)
Did you find meeting other people with bipolar disorder a valuable experience?	9.0 (0)	9.0 (0)
Was an expert patient as a facilitator helpful to the overall experience of being in the group?	8.8 (0.5)	8.6 (0.8)
Do you feel that the symptoms of your illness have improved as a result of coming to the group?	6.0 (1)	8 (1.9)
Did attending the psycho-education group help you understand your illness?	8.4 (0.9)	8.6 (0.8)
Did the groups help you find new ways to cope with having bipolar disorder?	8.4 (0.9)	8.3 (1.1)
I understand what a relapse signature is	9.0 (0)	7.9 (1.6)
I am aware of triggers for my illness	8.6 (0.9)	7.8 (1.5)
I know what my warning symptoms are for depression	8.0 (1.4)	7.7 (2.0)
I know what my warning symptoms are for mania	9.0 (0)	8.4 (1.1)
I am aware of coping strategies to use at different stages of my illness	8 (1)	7.6 (1.81
I use different coping strategies at different stages of my illness	8 (0.7)	7 (2)

Results shown from group members who completed the group and questionnaires.