Microlectures - Positive psychology for bipolar disorder
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To what factors is bipolar disorder linked to? (3)
2. High healthcare- and productivty-related costs
3. Rates of premature death and suicide
Why are depressive episodes particularly problematic in bipolar disorder? (5)
2. Independently associated with functional impairment in multiple life domains
3. 18-fold risk of attempted suicide compared to other phases
4. Few effective treatments
5. First line interventions are commonly associated with side effects, require substantial time to become efficacious, and may not lead to a full remission of depressive symptoms
With what positive factors is CBT related to bipolar disorder? (3)
2. Greater life satisfaction
3. Reduced rates of relapse
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What are the cons of CBT for bipolar disorder? (2)
2. Require specialised provider training
Why are PPIs promising as an adjunctive treatment for bipolar disorder?
What was the set-up of the study?
What were the outcomes regarding the feasibility and acceptability of the study? (2)
2. Participants found the PPI to be subjectively helpful, and neither too easy nor too difficult to complete
What were the outcomes of the study regarding hopelessness and optimism?
What were the outcomes of the study regarding positive psychological constructs?
What are the main conclusions of this research? (2)
2. Positive psychology is straightforwards and requires little provider training, which is why it could be used in resource-poor settings and can be accessed by patients remotely
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