Problem-solving-based Bibliotherapy Program for Family Caregivers

The PSBBP in this study consists of 5 modules (Module 1: Caregiver's well-being; Module 2:Getting the best out of support services; Module 3:Well-being of the person with schizophrenia; Module 4:Dealing with the \[psychosocial\] effects of the illness; and Module 5:Dealing with \[physical and mental health\] effects of the illness), helping each caregiver from developing a positive attitude to caregiving, identifying caring related problems and obstacles, predicting positive and negative implications of each alternative, to trying out the solution and monitor if it worked.

The program consists of 12 two-hour sessions held weekly/biweekly completed in 5 months, with 4 main components, including 'introduction and goal setting'; 'an education workshop on mental illness, treatment and community services'; 'group exercises/rehearsals and discussion on symptom management, coping and self-care'; and 'review and future plan'.