Families of manic-depressive patients: effect of treatment

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Abstract
The families of 12 patients with bipolar manic-depressive illness were studied. They measured family stability using a life events scale for a 2-yr period before Li treatment and for 2 yr during Li treatment. The patients responded well to treatment; they were able to resume normal roles within the family. The life events scores decreased substantially during treatment in comparison with before treatment. The most severe impact of the illness was found in the children: 45% (N = 10) were moderately ill or symptomatic. The effect of manic-depressive illness on the family system was discussed as a whole and the need to combine psychosocial treatment with Li treatment was emphasized.

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