Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation refers to the process of providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health services and their family members.

Many individuals who have a mental health condition know almost nothing about the condition they have been diagnosed with, what they might expect from therapy or the positive and negative effects of any medications they have been prescribed.

Information on these topics given to them by medical professionals may be confusing or otherwise difficult to comprehend and thus of little help.

Offered in both individual and group formats, psychoeducation can benefit the individual diagnosed, parents and other family members, caregivers and friends.

During psychoeducation, misconceptions are clarified, queries are answered and detailed information is provided.

It is commonly known that those who have a thorough understanding of the challenges they are facing as well as knowledge of personal coping ability, internal and external resources are often better able to address difficulties.

They are capable to feel more in control of the condition(s), and have a greater internal capacity to work toward mental and emotional well-being.