Delivering Electronic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to Patients With Bipolar Disorder and Residual Depressive Symptoms
Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Bipolar Disorder focused on measuring Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Depression, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Virtual Mental Health Care, Psychotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder - 2
- MADRS score of 7-34
- Competence to consent and participate
- Ability to speak and read English
- Consistent and reliable access to the internet
Exclusion Criteria:
- Acute hypomanic/manic episodes
- Acute psychosis
- Severe alcohol or substance use disorder
- Active suicidal and/or homicidal ideation
- Currently receiving/has received CBT in the past year
Sites / Locations
- Hotel Dieu HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
e-CBT
Treatment as Usual
All e-CBT sessions will be administered through OPTT and will consist of approximately 30 slides per week. The content and format of each weekly online session will be designed to mirror in-person CBT for the treatment of BAD-II. Participants will complete the module and submit the assigned homework to their clinician through OPTT where the clinician will be able to provide personalized feedback. These pre-designed engaging and multimedia modules will be able to streamline the therapy process, helping care providers save time on repeating similar materials to all patients and focusing on delivering personalized feedback to each patient. The slides will highlight a different topic each week and include general information, an overview of skills, and homework that is to be completed within that week. All weekly sessions have an estimated completion time of 50 minutes. During the 12 weeks, both groups will continue with their TAU.
Participants will continue with treatment as usual and any lifestyle activities (diet, exercise, medication, etc.)