This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based psychoeducation program on expressed emotion, perceived family burden, and psychological flexibility among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia attending a Community Mental Health Center.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
* Does ACT-based psychoeducation reduce expressed emotion among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia?
* Does ACT-based psychoeducation reduce perceived family burden among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia?
* Does ACT-based psychoeducation improve psychological flexibility among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia?
Researchers will randomly assign eligible caregivers to either an intervention group receiving an 8-session ACT-based psychoeducation program or a control group receiving routine care.
Participants will:
* Complete assessment measures before the intervention (pre-test).
* Participate in 8 ACT-based psychoeducation sessions if assigned to the intervention group.
* Continue receiving routine care if assigned to the control group.
* Complete assessment measures immediately after the intervention (post-test).
* Complete follow-up assessments at 1 month and 3 months after the intervention.