Primary components
of psychoeducation include information about: the illness and the
role of medication; regulation
of biological rhythms (eg, the
sleep — wake cycle); identification
of illness triggers; personal illness profiles (eg, identification
of prodromes); and relapse prevention plans.24 Other elements encompass risk behaviour, including substance misuse, stress management and problem - solving strategies.24, 25 The number
of sessions involved in psychoeducation programs varies, from five sessions in the first phase
of the Life Goals Program26 to 21 in another group - based psychoeducation program.27