Citation

Richardson TH. J. Med. Sci. (Faisalabad, Pakistan) 2010; 10(6): 143-152.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Asian Network for Scientific Information)

DOI

10.3923/jms.2010.143.152

PMID

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Abstract

Bipolar disorder is an affective disorder characterised by mood episodes which can cause considerable impairment in everyday life. This study outlines recent research on psychosocial interventions for this illness, focusing on psychoeducation, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy and family focused treatments. The basic components of these interventions are discussed along with evidence for effectiveness and an examination of possible limitations. The current research suggests there are a number of different psychosocial interventions which appear to be effective for reducing relapse, alleviating affective symptoms and improving functioning. However, the evidence base for some of these is relatively limited at present.

Language: en

Keywords

human; quality of life; Intervention; bipolar disorder; Bipolar disorder; psychotherapy; depression; CBT; suicide attempt; patient education; Psychoeducation; psychoeducation; review; human relation; cognitive therapy; family therapy; psychosocial care; patient satisfaction; mania; hypomania; evidence based medicine; risk reduction; dialectical behavior therapy; clinical effectiveness; cultural sensitivity; mindfulness based cognitive therapy; Psychosocial; interpersonal and social rhythm therapy