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Developed in response to requests for practical assistance from family members struggling to manage the needs of relatives who have been diagnosed with major depression or bipolar disorder, the CAMH family psychoeducation program is designed to help families become knowledgeable about the disorders, and to help them develop skills and strategies that will improve their ability to give ongoing care and support to their relatives.Each group session includes: core content directions and information for group leaders reproducible handouts for the participants (in English and French).

Recemment mis a jour, ce guide a ete redige a l'intention des personnes deprimees, de leur famille et de toute personne desireuse de se familiariser avec la maladie, son traitement et sa gestion. Le guide contient de l'information sur: ce qu'est la depression et comment en faire le diagnostic; les differents types de depression; les causes de la depression et les theories actuelles a son sujet; les divers types de traitements offerts; les questions et les preoccupations les plus courantes sur les medicaments; le processus de retablissement et la prevention efficace des rechutes; les rapports...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and debilitating anxiety disorder that affects one person in 40. It affects not only how people feel or think, but also how they behave. OCD symptoms -- such as compulsive hoarding or handwashing -- often evoke uncomfortable emotions in family and friends.

This guide discusses:

• what OCD is and what causes it
• treatments, including both cognitive and behavioural therapy and medication
• recovery and relapse prevention
• family involvement

The guide is a thorough and helpful introduction...

This recently updated guide is written for people living with depression, their families, and anyone interested in gaining a basic understanding of this illness and its treatment and management. The guide gives information on: what depression is and how it is diagnosed the different kinds of depression the causes and current theories of depression the different kinds of treatments available frequently asked questions and concerns about medication the process of recovery and effective relapse prevention how family members can relate to a person with depression how to explain depression to...