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.