Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder: The Roles of Biological and Childhood and Adult Environmental Risk Factors
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The purpose of this study is to learn the environmental and psychological factors that impact suicidality in patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Additionally, the study aims to identify treatments to reduce the suicidal behavior and improve quality of life through a 6-week group-based intervention program.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 64
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• English speaking
• Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (BD)
• Able to provide written informed consent
Locations
United States
Georgia
Grady Health System
RECRUITING
Atlanta
Contact Information
Primary
Dorian Lamis, PhD
dorian.lamis@emory.edu
(404) 616-3533
Time Frame
Start Date: 2016-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 130
Treatments
Experimental: Group Intervention Program
Patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder will receive therapy in a group setting of 4 to 12 male and female participants.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Emory University