Citation

Scott J, Etain B. Encephale (1974) 2011; 37(Suppl 3): S214-S217.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Masson Editeur)

DOI

10.1016/S0013-7006(11)70056-2

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This review of psychosocial interventions in bipolar disorders demonstrates that some therapies, when combined with medication, are more efficacious at preventing or delaying depressive relapse, and can be more effective than medication alone in reducing time to recovery from an acute bipolar depressive episode. However, apparent benefits diminish over time, suggesting that maintenance or " booster " therapy sessions may be needed. Given the scarcity of trained therapists, further studies are needed to determine which bipolar depressed patients should be targeted and to establish more clearly the potential cost and benefits of such interventions. © 2011 L'Encéphale, Paris.

Language: en

Keywords

human; depression; suicide attempt; crisis intervention; bipolar depression; psychoeducation; review; Bipolar depression; antidepressant agent; patient care; cognitive therapy; family therapy; psychosocial care; mania; relapse; group therapy; mood stabilizer; clinical effectiveness; randomized controlled trial (topic); Relapse prevention; Acute depression; personalized medicine; Psychosocial interventions