The Effect of Structured Relapse Prevention Planning on Attitudes to Recovery from Depression: a review of the literature and programme planning

Introduction In this paper, we will highlight issues relating to the management of depression and the prevention of relapse— this will include: a definition of terms; a summary of findings from key studies on relapse prevention planning; a short review of the impact of relapse prevention planning on clients with depression; the key aims and principles involved in conducting structured relapse prevention planning; and, a brief outline of the stages involved in developing relapse prevention plans with clients.