Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of 2-week interpersonal and social rhythm therapy group (IPSRT-G) for bipolar depression. Design and Methods: Participants with bipolar depression received two individual sessions, six IPSRT-G sessions, and a 12-week telephone call. The Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician Rated (IDS-C), Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS), and Clinical Global Impressions-Bipolar Version (CGI-BP) were used. Findings: IDS-C and SDS scores improved significantly at 12 weeks. YMRS and CGI-BP scores improved but did not reach statistical significance. Practice Implications: The promising antidepressive response supports further study of IPSRT-G for bipolar depression.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 226-234 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Perspectives in Psychiatric Care |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2013 |
Keywords
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Group psychotherapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Phychiatric Mental Health