Family psychoeducation for major depressive disorder - study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Major depressive disorder has been shown to affect many domains of family life including family functioning. Conversely, the influence of the family on the course of the depression, including the risk of relapse, is one reason for targeting the family in interventions. The few studies conducted within this area indicate that family psychoeducation as a supplement to traditional treatment can effectively reduce the risk of relapse in patients with major depression as well as being beneficial for the relatives involved. However, the evidence is currently limited. This study will investigate the effect of family psychoeducation compared to social support on the course of the illness in patients with major depressive disorder.

Method/design

The study is designed as a

SUBMITTER: Timmerby N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5006499 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature