Role of Psychoeducation on Self- Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Adolescents – A Review

The efficacy of Psychoeducation for adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus has long been debated among mental health professionals. Psychoeducation is an effective intervention which aids in managing the mental health concerns of the adolescents along with the parameters of their illness such as insulin regimen, dietary and exercise discipline and need for autonomy as adolescence is a developmentally challenging period. The current paper reviews twofold objectives: first is to comprehend the relationship between psychosocial factors, Psychoeducation and type 1 diabetes. Second is to uncover the implications of Psychoeducation in health care practice. A review of 40 studies from 1991 to 2014 was carried out to understand the role of Psychoeducation in type 1 diabetes. The studies reviewed indicates a positive association between Psychoeducation, quality of life, reduction in disturbed eating pattern and management of their health condition.