| Description: | Family-focused therapy (FFT) focuses on educating patients and their families about the patient’s mental illness.1 It also targets any family dynamics that can negatively impact recovery by helping to improve skills in communications and problem-solving.1,2 The goal is to reestablish and improve family relationships and communication after a mental illness episode to support patient recovery.2 This can be especially helpful when family dynamics are already impaired.1 FFT is typically administered in 21 sessions over 9 months, although programs with fewer sessions have been tested.1,3 FFT can occur in either a single-family or multi-family format.1 |
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| Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: | Bipolar disorder, Depressive disorders |
| Potentially effective in the following age groups: | Adolescent, Adult, Pediatric |
| Treatment setting options: | Group, Family |
| Treatment format options: | In-person |
| Typical treatment duration: | 20+ sessions, Variable |
| Potential limitations: | Family members need to be willing to participate.1 |
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Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: Bipolar disorder,1 Depressive disorders4 ; Potentially effective in the following age groups: Pediatric,2 Adolescent,2,4 Adult2,4; Treatment setting options: Group,1 Family1; Treatment format options: In-person2; Typical treatment duration: 20+ sessions,1 Variable3
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