Author/Authors :
Narimani، Mohammad نويسنده Department of Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardebili University, Ardabil, Iran Narimani, Mohammad , Rahimpour ، Farzaneh نويسنده Corresponding Author: PhD.stu of Psychology, mohaghegh ardabili university, Ardabil , , moazedian ، Ameneh نويسنده PhD Student of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen Branch, Roudehen , , lak ، Zahra نويسنده PhD. Student of Psychology, mohaghegh ardabili university, Ardabil , , HosseiniAlmadani ، Seyed Ali نويسنده PhD. Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch, Department of Psychology. Tehran , , khoramdel ، Kazem نويسنده PhD. Student of Psychology, mohaghegh ardabili university, Ardabil ,
Abstract :
The main purpose of this research is to explanation of the effects of parent psychoeducational
program along medication compared to medication alone on the stress decrement. of the
mothers of adolescents suffering from bipolar disorder . Method: The participants in this study
were 30 mothers of children with bipolar disorder from two hospitals in Tehran, who were
selected through Convenience Sampling method. The participants were randomly divided into
two groups: combined treatment (parent psychoeducation program and medication) and
medication alone. Each group included 15 subjects. They were evaluated by Parenting Stress
Questionnaires. For data analysis, independent t-test was used. Results:The total scores of
Parenting Stress differences and its subscales were also statistically significant between two
groups. Conclusion: The results of study indicate that combined treatment compared to mere
medical treatment leads to a significant change in mothersʹ stress.
