[Relapse prevention of bipolar disorders: a cluster analytical approach in a randomized controlled psychotherapy study].

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to differentiate between types of bipolar disorders and the associated features using explorative analysis. The focus was particularly on the role of bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 disorders as well as the influence of prophylactic interventions for relapse in a randomized, controlled treatment study. A total of 274 of the 305 originally included persons could be investigated in the study. Patients participated in either cognitive behavioral group therapy (SEKT) or supportive, patient-centered group therapy (FEST). Treatment took place over 4 days separated by a 1-month interval (equivalent to 16 double hours). Depressive and manic symptoms were assessed using the longitudinal interval follow-up evaluation (LIFE). The symptoms were retrospectively assessed for the previo

SUBMITTER: Stamm TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12411313 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature