Behavioural Activation Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Bipolar Disorder focused on measuring Behavioural Activation, Bipolar Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
- Must be able to provide written informed consent
- Must be able to attend program sessions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to understand written and spoken English
- Primary diagnosis other Bipolar Disorder.
Sites / Locations
- St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Behavioural Activation (Intervention)
Waitlist (Control)
Originally a component of Cognitive Therapy, Behavioural Activation is the use of strategies such as activity scheduling, master/pleasure ratings, and graded task assignments to modify one's perception of specific situations. Behavioural Activation involves the use of activities to improve life situations and mood symptoms.
The Control group (waitlist) will receive treatment as usual while waiting to receive BA intervention (at the end of intervention group therapy time, which will consist of 18 sessions over an 14 week period). This group will be assessed by clinical staff that offer treatment as usual for mood symptoms and quality of life measures during the waiting time.