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Outcome of cognitive-behavioral therapy for relatives of people with severe mental disorders / Resultados de la terapia cognitivo-conductual para familiares de personas con trastorno mental severo
Polo-López, Rocío; Salaberria, Karmele; Cruz-Sáez, María Soledad; Echeburua, Enrique.
Affiliation
  • Polo-López, Rocío; University of the Basque Country. Spain
  • Salaberria, Karmele; University of the Basque Country. Spain
  • Cruz-Sáez, María Soledad; University of the Basque Country. Spain
  • Echeburua, Enrique; University of the Basque Country. Spain
Psicothema (Oviedo) ; 28(3): 227-234, ago. 2016. tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-154615
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: BNCS
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Over the past 20 years, research shows that families of people affected by severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and addiction) may suffer emotional distress and lack of self-esteem.

AIMS:

In this study, long-term effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral treatment designed for relatives of people with severe mental illness was evaluated.

METHOD:

A total of 30 relatives living with a person affected by a severe mental disorder received 10 sessions of tailored cognitive-behavioral therapy.

RESULTS:

The study shows that the treatment was effective for the reduction of depression-anxiety symptoms, as well as for negative emotions and psychological distress.

CONCLUSIONS:

This psychological support program has shown to be effective as a treatment for the relatives of people with serious mental health problems both in the posttreatment and in the 12-month follow-up
RESUMEN
ANTECEDENTES en los últimos 20 años, la investigación muestra que los familiares de las personas afectadas por una enfermedad mental grave (esquizofrenia, trastorno bipolar y adicciones) pueden sufrir malestar emocional y falta de autoestima.

OBJETIVOS:

en este estudio se evalúa la eficacia a largo plazo de un tratamiento cognitivo-conductual diseñado para familiares de personas con enfermedad mental grave.

MÉTODO:

un total de 30 familiares que viven con una persona afectada por un trastorno mental grave recibió 10 sesiones individuales de terapia cognitivo-conductual.

RESULTADOS:

el tratamiento fue eficaz para la reducción de los síntomas ansioso-depresivos, así como para la disminución de las emociones negativas.

CONCLUSIONES:

este programa de apoyo psicológico ha demostrado ser eficaz como tratamiento para los familiares de las personas con graves problemas de salud mental, tanto en el postratamiento como en el seguimiento de los 12 meses
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Family Therapy / Mental Disorders Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Psicothema (Oviedo) Year: 2016 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: University of the Basque Country/Spain

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Family Therapy / Mental Disorders Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Psicothema (Oviedo) Year: 2016 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: University of the Basque Country/Spain
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