Procedure
As a part of admission procedures caregivers of patients were invited to
attend a single group information session aimed at describing what the
SP program involves, practical ways of improving communication with
their child and sources of support for caregivers experiencing mental
health difficulties themselves. During these information sessions
caregivers were also invited to complete a questionnaire which asked
them to describe their child’s onset of symptoms, help-seeking and PtC,
and the level of familiarity and experience that the caregiver had with
treatments for psychological problems, suicidal ideation and suicidal
behaviour.