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Schema therapy for bipolar disorder: a conceptual model and future directions
Lisa D Hawke1, Martin D Provencher, Sagar V Parikh
1Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada. lisa.hawke@uhnresearch.ca
Journal of Affective Disorders
|December 11, 2012
Summary
Schema therapy (ST) offers a potential new treatment for bipolar disorder. This integrative psychotherapy may reduce emotional reactivity, symptoms, and improve quality of life for those with this complex condition.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Background:
- Schema therapy (ST) is an integrative psychotherapy designed for complex, chronic psychological disorders.
- Bipolar disorder is characterized by complexity, comorbidity, and stable cognitive/personality features that complicate its course.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the rationale for applying ST to bipolar disorder.
- To propose a treatment framework and future research directions for ST in bipolar disorder.
Main Methods:
- This article presents a theoretical justification and treatment rationale for using ST in bipolar disorder.
- It discusses potential adaptations and future research avenues.
Main Results:
- ST, if adapted, may serve as an effective adjunctive psychotherapy for bipolar disorder.
- Potential benefits include attenuated emotional reactivity, symptom reduction, and improved quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Schema therapy presents a promising adjunctive psychotherapy option for bipolar disorder.
- Further research and adaptation are needed to optimize its application and confirm its efficacy.
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