ACT-Based Psychoeducation for Caregivers of Patients With Schizophrenia

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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Living with an individual diagnosed with schizophrenia who has been followed and actively receiving services from a Community Mental Health Center for at least one year. * Being the primary caregiver responsible for the care of the individual diagnosed with schizophrenia. * Having been involved in the care and treatment of the individual diagnosed with schizophrenia for at least 12 months prior to the study. * Being between 18 and 65 years of age. * Being literate. * Being able to speak and understand Turkish. * Willing to participate in the study and providing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a medically diagnosed psychiatric disorder. * Having a diagnosis of an organic mental disorder or intellectual disability. * Having a physical impairment that may interfere with participation in the study or data collection process (e.g., hearing or speech impairment).