Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a structured, time-limited therapeutic approach initially developed to treat depression. It integrates key concepts from psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies, making it a uniquely eclectic framework. The therapy is rooted in the interpersonal theories of Adolph Meyer and Harry Stack Sullivan, as well as John Bowlby's attachment theory, and focuses on the interplay between interpersonal relationships and emotional well-being.

Elements Crucial for Effective Psychotherapy

Elements Crucial for Effective Psychotherapy

Research has highlighted several critical factors that influence the effectiveness of psychotherapy, such as the therapeutic alliance, the therapist, and the client.
The Therapeutic Alliance
The therapeutic alliance refers to the relationship between the therapist and the client. The alliance strengthens when the therapist and the client engage in a nurturing, supportive, trusting, empathetic, and respectful relationship, improving therapeutic outcomes. Therapists must monitor this relationship...

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapies emphasize the exploration of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences as fundamental contributors to psychological difficulties. These therapies, deeply rooted in Freud's psychoanalytic theory, aim to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts, granting individuals insights that promote emotional and behavioral healing. Contemporary psychodynamic approaches have evolved, integrating a broader range of influences and methodologies while still valuing the...

Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders

Treatment Strategies for Psychological Disorders

Treatment approaches for psychological disorders fall into three main categories: psychological, biological, and sociocultural. Each approach targets different aspects of mental health, requiring varying levels of education and training.
Psychological therapies focus on modifying emotions, thoughts, and behaviors through talking, interpreting, listening, rewarding, challenging, and modeling. Clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers commonly practice psychotherapy. Clinical...

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia

Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, a complex psychiatric disorder, has been historically misunderstood. Early psychological theories attributed its origins to childhood trauma and unresponsive parenting. However, contemporary research largely rejects these notions, favoring the vulnerability-stress hypothesis. This model proposes that individuals with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia may develop the disorder following exposure to significant environmental stressors. Notably, studies on high-risk...

Psychosurgery

Psychosurgery

Psychosurgery, the surgical alteration or permanent removal of brain tissue to alleviate severe psychological conditions, stands as one of the most radical and controversial treatments in the history of mental health care. Its development and application have evolved significantly, marked by dramatic shifts in scientific understanding and ethical perspectives.
Historical Development of Psychosurgery
In the 1930s, Portuguese neurologist Antonio Egas Moniz introduced a surgical procedure designed...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

<i>Letter:</i> Preliminary Observations from a Randomized, Open-Label Trial of Loperamide as Adjunctive Treatment for Social Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology·2025

Same author

A Mixed-Methods Approach to Evaluate the Needs, Support, and Services for Common Mental Disorders: A Protocol Examining Two Community Extension Clinics.

Indian journal of psychological medicine·2021

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 18, 2025

Individualized rTMS Treatment for Depression using an fMRI-Based Targeting Method

Individualized rTMS Treatment for Depression using an fMRI-Based Targeting Method

Published on: August 2, 2021

Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Suicidal Risk: A Narrative Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Dhanpati Sahu¹, Ajay Kumar Bakhla¹, Varun S Mehta²

¹Dept. of Psychiatry, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

|June 23, 2025

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) shows some promise for reducing suicidal ideation and behaviors. However, the quality of evidence is limited by a high risk of bias and incomplete outcome reporting in randomized controlled trials.

Keywords:

Interpersonal psychotherapy narrative review randomized controlled trials suicidal risk

More Related Videos

MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder

MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: August 11, 2015

Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis

Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis

Published on: November 21, 2013

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 18, 2025

Individualized rTMS Treatment for Depression using an fMRI-Based Targeting Method

Individualized rTMS Treatment for Depression using an fMRI-Based Targeting Method

Published on: August 2, 2021

MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder

MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: August 11, 2015

Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis

Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis

Published on: November 21, 2013

Area of Science:

Psychiatry and Mental Health
Clinical Psychology
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

Suicide remains a significant public health concern, necessitating effective interventions.
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a recognized psychotherapeutic approach.
Evaluating the efficacy of IPT for individuals at risk of suicide is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) in individuals at risk of suicide.
To critically evaluate the quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating IPT for suicide risk reduction.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Hinari-Research4Life, ResearchGate).
Inclusion of RCTs comparing IPT to control conditions for individuals at risk of suicide.
Data extraction and quality assessment using the Risk of Bias 2 tool.

Main Results:

Six RCTs involving 1,275 participants met the inclusion criteria.
Two studies indicated IPT significantly reduced suicidal ideation and behaviors compared to control.
Majority of studies exhibited a high risk of bias across multiple domains and lacked reporting of clinically significant outcomes.

Conclusions:

The effectiveness of IPT for reducing suicidal risk is currently imprecise due to methodological limitations.
Incomplete reporting of outcomes and high risk of bias necessitate further high-quality research.
Conclusive evidence for IPT's efficacy in suicide risk reduction requires more robust and well-reported studies.