Effects of family-focused therapy on suicidal ideation and behavior in youth at high risk for bipolar disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Youth who are at clinical and familial risk for bipolar disorder (BD) often have significant suicidal ideation (SI). In a randomized trial, we examined whether family-focused therapy (FFT) is associated with reductions in SI and suicidal behaviors in high-risk youth.

Methods

Participants (ages 9-17 years) met diagnostic criteria for unspecified BD or major depressive disorder with active mood symptoms and had at least one relative with BD type I or II. Participants were randomly allocated to 12 sessions in 4 months of FFT or 6 sessions in 4 months of psychoeducation (enhanced care, EC), with pharmacotherapy as needed. Clinician- and child-rated assessments of mood, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and family conflict were obtained at baseline and 4-6 month interva

SUBMITTER: Miklowitz DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7395856 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature