Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use
Our work involves mental health promotion and the prevention of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. We support the expansion of access to affordable, quality care for everyone who needs it.

Psychosocial interventions for carers of persons with psychosis or bipolar disorder

2023 new

Psychosocial interventions – namely psychoeducation using problem-solving and cognitive-behavioural approaches (either individual or family-based), self-help interventions and mutual support groups – should be considered for carers of persons with psychosis or bipolar disorder.
Strength of recommendation: CONDITIONAL
Certainty of evidence: MODERATE

[2012]

Recommendation(s)

Activities aimed at improving community attitudes towards people with mental, neurological and substance use conditions (e.g. anti-stigma campaigns) may be considered for implementation. These activities should be planned and implemented with the involvement of the service users, carers and the wider community. These activities should include direct and positive social contact with people with mental, neurological and substance use conditions.
Strength of recommendation: CONDITIONAL
Quality of the evidence: VERY LOW