Randomized trial comparing caregiver‐only family‐focused treatment to standard health education on the 6‐month outcome of bipolar disorder

Objectives Caregivers of people with bipolar disorder often have depression and health problems. This study aimed to evaluate the sustained effects of a 12‐15 week psychoeducational intervention on the health and mental health of caregivers of persons with bipolar disorder. We also evaluated the effects of the intervention on patients’ mood symptoms over 6 months post‐treatment. Methods Caregivers of 46 persons with bipolar disorder were...