Session number | Theme |
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1 | Meeting other participants and introduction to psychoeducation |
2 | Introduction to bipolar disorders, manic episodes, misconceptions, and prejudices |
3 | Depression, cognitive problems, and the role of caregivers |
4 | Causes, course, heredity, and desire to have children |
5 | Medication I: considerations about use, types of medication, and lithium |
6 | Medication II: adherence, monitoring, and other medication than lithium |
7 | Self-management: Life Chart, Relapse Prevention Plan, and lifestyle |
8 | Stress management, problem-solving strategies, communication skills, and psychotherapy |
9 | Relapse Prevention Plan I: depressive episodes and suicidal thoughts |
10 | Relapse Prevention Plan II: (hypo) mania, mixed episodes, and involuntary admission |
11 | Psychosocial aspects: the influence of bipolar disorders on relationships and work |
12 | Closing session, meeting the Dutch patient and caregiver advocacy organization, evaluation, and ‘further on your own’ |