Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

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.

Conditions

• Depression
• Alcoholism
• Drug Abuse

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (ISRT)

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.

BEHAVIORAL

Bipolar-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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.

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

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.

BEHAVIORAL

Psycho-education & Understanding Bipolar Medications Therapy

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Emory University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Dorian Lamis, PhD · Emory University

Study Design

Allocation

NA

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

64 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2016-01-31

Primary Completion

2026-12-31

Completion

2026-12-31

Countries

• United States

Study Locations