Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
Purpose
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
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 18 Years and 64 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- English speaking - Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (BD) - Able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- 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
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Experimental Group Intervention Program |
Patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder will receive therapy in a group setting of 4 to 12 male and female participants. |
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Recruiting Locations
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to learn the environmental and psychological factors that impact suicidality in patients 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. Groups will include topics such as interpersonal/social rhythm and mindfulness interventions, as well as interventions focused on understanding and changing thoughts to better cope with Bipolar Depression.