Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder
Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder: The Roles of Biological and Childhood and Adult Environmental Risk Factors
Emory University
130 participants
Jan 1, 2016
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn the environmental and psychological factors that impact suicidality in patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Additionally, the study aims to identify treatments to reduce the suicidal behavior and improve quality of life through a 6-week group-based intervention program.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- English speaking
- Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (BD)
- Able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria7
- Cognitive impairments
- Acutely psychotic
- Medically unstable
- History of schizophrenia spectrum disorder
- History of mood incongruent psychotic symptoms
- History of primary substance disorder
- History of primary organic disease and/or dementia
Interventions
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (ISRT) will be given once a week over a six week period for 55-60 minutes. ISRT emphasizes identifying and maintaining a regular routine in daily life. It includes addressing sleep and solving interpersonal concerns and conflicts by focusing on daily routine.
Bipolar-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) will be given once a week over a six week period for 55-60 minutes.The therapy is directly focused on eliminating or managing specific problems experienced by people with Bipolar Disorder. As part of this intervention, participant's maladaptive thoughts, behaviors and emotions are identified followed by learning how to challenge negative thoughts and reframing into positive, more adaptive thoughts. Additionally, the intervention involves enhancing the participant's coping skills and the ability to view a situation more objectively.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) will be given once a week over a six week period for 55-60 minutes. MBSR is a structured intervention that utilizes mindfulness meditation to reduce suffering associated with physical and psychiatric illnesses. MBSR is nonreligious in nature and aims to encourage an enhanced awareness of moment-to-moment experience of noticeable mental processes.
Psycho-education \& Understanding Bipolar Medications Therapy will be given once a week over a six week period for 55-60 minutes. Psycho-education \& Understanding Bipolar Medications Therapy aims to provide psycho-education about Bipolar Depression as well as provide a platform for participants to address concerns about managing their illness. Issues such as managing symptoms, reducing relapses and hospitalizations as well as maintaining gains will be discussed
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NCT02604277