Objective: Systematic review of psychosocial interventions for high-risk family members with mental health problems in highly developed industrialized countries.

Methods: Systematic search in electronic databases as well as manual search for intervention studies.

Results: Interventions were effective in significantly reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and strengthening social skills.

Conclusion: Backing in situations of distress, as well as elements of selective primary and secondary psychosocial prevention, has temporary effectiveness among high-risk group members.

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