Review Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2013 Nov;47(11):1019-31.doi: 10.1177/0004867413491154.Epub 2013 Jun 5.
Psychoeducation is a psychosocial treatment that has been well documented as an adjunct to pharmacological therapy. However, there are only a few studies regarding its effectiveness on adult patients with major depressive disorder. Although the publications in this area are still very limited, the articles selected in this review suggest that psychoeducation is effective in improving the clinical course, treatment adherence, and psychosocial functioning of depressive patients.