, 2003). These are important issues because the world in which the mentally ill in general and those suffering from bipolar disorder major depression and schizophrenia live can be difficult for others to fully understanding (Simoneau & Miklowitz, 2001): Although the group of family psychoeducation interventions that emerged from this process was largely focused on bipolar disorder major depression and schizophrenia, it is clear that family members represent a valuable resource for clinicians and clients alike since they are on the front-lines of providing the day-to-day support mental health patients need to effect rehabilitation
In general, Erickson's approaches to mental health treatment include the following: 1. An atheoretical approach in which a novel treatment modality was specifically designed to address the client's unique situation (Zeig & Munion, 1999, p