Keywords
Family Relationships
Bipolar Disorder
Mental Health
Psychology
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Abstract
This study aimed to understand the impact of Bipolar Affective Disorder on family dynamics and how this condition affects relationships between family members. An integrative literature review was conducted, with analysis of observational studies available in the BVS, LILACS, SciELO, and PubMed databases. Articles that addressed the impact of bipolar disorder on families were included, using combined descriptors such as: "Bipolar Disorder AND Family", "Mental Disorder AND Family Relationships", and “Bipolar Disorder AND Family”. Eight articles relevant to the topic, published within the last five years, were selected to address family experiences concerning the disorder. Bipolar disorder alters family dynamics in multifaceted ways, generating emotional overload, stigmatization, and challenges in accepting the diagnosis. Families often become the primary support for patients, but suffer from the pressure and expectations generated by crises. Psychoeducation emerges as an essential tool to improve family members' knowledge about the disorder, reducing emotional overload and strengthening family ties. Furthermore, many feel unprepared to deal with the demands of care, highlighting the need for adequate support from health services.
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