B-positive: a randomized controlled trial of a multicomponent positive psychology intervention for euthymic patients with bipolar disorder - study protocol and intervention development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bipolar disorder (BD) is characterized by recurrent (hypo)manic and depressive episodes, alternating with euthymic states in which patients are relatively symptom free. Besides clinical recovery, it is important to also strive for improvement of mental well-being and personal recovery. One prominent field focussing on the improvement of well-being is positive psychology. However, studies assessing the effects of positive psychology or personal recovery interventions for people with BD are scarce and have used weak methodological designs. The study described in this protocol article aims to assess the effectiveness of a multicomponent positive psychology intervention ("Living well with bipolar disorder") adjusted for people with BD in the euthymic phase to improve well-be

SUBMITTER: Kraiss JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6192172 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature