Group Therapy for Patients With Bipolar Disorder and Substance Dependence

2000 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 361-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger D. Weiss ◽  
Margaret L. Griffin ◽  
Shelly F. Greenfield ◽  
Lisa M. Najavits ◽  
Dana Wyner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Substance Dependence

scholarly journals A Randomized Trial of Integrated Group Therapy Versus Group Drug Counseling for Patients With Bipolar Disorder and Substance Dependence

2007 ◽  
Vol 164 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger D. Weiss ◽  
Margaret L. Griffin ◽  
Monika E. Kolodziej ◽  
Shelly F. Greenfield ◽  
Lisa M. Najavits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Versus Group ◽  
Drug Counseling ◽  
Integrated Group Therapy

scholarly journals Differences between Female and Male Inmates in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) in Austria: Do We Need Treatment Programs Specific to the Needs of Females in AAT?

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgit U. Stetina ◽  
Christine Krouzecky ◽  
Lisa Emmett ◽  
Armin Klaps ◽  
Nora Ruck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Emotional Status ◽  
Emotional Competencies ◽  
Size Measure ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
Male Inmates

With the growth of female inmates worldwide, research regarding specific treatment of these has become more important. Although new programs have been started, the lack of scientific results is startling. The goal of the current study was to identify differences between participants from the men’s and women’s section in a specialized prison for criminal offenders suffering from substance dependence syndrome regarding the effects of dog-assisted group therapy. Therefore, 81 incarcerated participants (50 male, 31 female) took part in a dog-assisted group therapy targeting socio-emotional competencies. Self-report questionnaires to measure self-concept (SDQ-III), emotional status (EMI-B) and emotional competencies (SEE) were employed. Statistical analysis included General Linear Model (GLM) procedures and η2 as concurrent effect size measure. Results demonstrate that participants from the women’s ward tend to benefit significantly less from the dog-assisted group therapy in most measured areas than men, especially in terms of their emotional status (e.g., aggressiveness) and emotional competencies (e.g., emotion regulation). Treatment programs specific to the needs of women might be a future challenge for practitioners and researchers in AAT.

A preliminary study of group therapy intervention for bipolar disorder based on the integrative cognitive model

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Maçkalı ◽  
Gülin Güneri ◽  
Arın Korkmaz ◽  
Sibel Çakır
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Model ◽  
Bipolar Disorders ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Self Acceptance ◽  
Therapy Intervention ◽  
Group Cbt

Abstract The main aim of this research was to investigate the effect of the 8-week group therapy intervention based on the integrative cognitive model (ICM) of bipolar disorder. The sample was composed of 10 patients with bipolar I and bipolar II diagnoses. The group sessions were held once a week for 1.5 hours. For the quantitative measures, the group participants were assessed during pre-test, post-test and 3-month follow-up using the Turkish versions of the Beck Depression Inventory, the Hypomanic Attitudes and Positive Predictions Inventory, the Psychological Well-being Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Quantitative analyses revealed that a reliable change was seen only in pre-test and post-test depression scores. However, this change could not be maintained at 3-month follow-up. For the qualitative analyses, data collected during semi-structured interviews were used. The thematic analyses results showed that the 8-week ICM-based group therapy was found to help participants make sound observations about their behaviors, decrease their feelings of loneliness and increase self-acceptance, and acceptance of the role of mood swings in their lives. Moreover, the results showed that participants found the following activities very beneficial: describing their emotions, evaluating the intensity of their emotions, identifying their life goals, coping with interpersonal conflicts, evaluating resources and going over strengths. In conclusion, the 8-week ICM-based group therapy had a positive impact on participants’ self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-perception. Key learning aims (1) To learn more about the integrative cognitive model and how it has been reconceptualized for group-based intervention. (2) To understand the structure and content of group CBT protocol for bipolar disorders based on the integrative cognitive model. (3) To consider possible advantages of group CBT for bipolar disorders during the recovery process.

Convergent genome wide association results for bipolar disorder and substance dependence

2009 ◽  
Vol 150B (2) ◽  
pp. 182-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Johnson ◽  
Tomas Drgon ◽  
Francis J. McMahon ◽  
George R. Uhl
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Genome Wide Association ◽  
Genome Wide

scholarly journals Poor Sleep at Baseline Predicts Worse Mood Outcomes in Patients With Co-Occurring Bipolar Disorder and Substance Dependence

2012 ◽  
Vol 73 (05) ◽  
pp. 703-708 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan I. Putnins ◽  
Margaret L. Griffin ◽  
Garrett M. Fitzmaurice ◽  
Dorian R. Dodd ◽  
Roger D. Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Poor Sleep

Bipolar Disorder and Cannabis

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S118-S119
Author(s):  
G. Jmii ◽  
M. Zghal ◽  
F. Ghali ◽  
M. Mezghenni ◽  
L. Jouini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Bipolar Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Type I ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Hospital ◽  
Bipolar Patients

IntroductionPeople with bipolar disorder frequently struggle with substance abuse and dependence. Typically, cannabis is the most commonly abused drug in individuals with bipolar disorder. Some investigators have implied that cannabis may actually be mood stabilizing in patients with bipolar disorder. However, the relationships between cannabis use and bipolar disorders are complex and remain incompletely described.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to identify the characteristics of addiction to cannabis in bipolar patients type I and determine the consequences of cannabis on the expression of bipolar illness and prognosis.MethodsThis is a comparative cross-sectional study which included patients followed in the psychiatry department of the G Razi hospital for bipolar disorder type I and for substance dependence according to DSM IV diagnostic criteria. Hetero-questionnaire on sociodemographic variables, clinical and treatment.ResultsThe average age was 41 years. The average hospital stay was 9.18 days. 33.33% of patients were monitored regularly. Most patients were single and worked as a day labourer. Cannabis was the most consumed substance. Cannabis use was prior to the expression of psychiatric illness in 55% of cases. The average number of hospitalisation in patients with a cannabis addiction was significantly greater than that observed in the non-addicted group. Similarly, the average number of suicide attempts among patients with cannabis addiction was significantly higher than the group without cannabis addiction.ConclusionsAggressive drug abuse treatment immediately after a first psychiatric hospitalisation might decrease rates of recurrence and new cases of cannabis use disorder in the course of bipolar disorder.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral group therapy in treating bipolar disorder: a randomized controlled study

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Thomaz da Costa ◽  
Elie Cheniaux ◽  
Pedro Augusto Legnani Rosaes ◽  
Marcele Regine de Carvalho ◽  
Rafael Christophe da Rocha Freire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Group ◽  
Therapy Sessions

OBJECTIVE: Recent studies suggest that, when combined with pharmacotherapy, structured psychotherapy may modify the course of bipolar disorder. However, there are few studies that have examined the effects of cognitive behavioral group therapy on the course of this disorder. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 14 sessions of cognitive behavioral group therapy, combined with pharmacotherapy, on the treatment of patients with bipolar disorder, and to compare our results against those from the use of pharmacotherapy alone. METHOD: Forty-one patients with bipolar I and II disorder participated in the study and were randomly allocated to one of two treatment groups; thirty-seven patients remained in the study until its completion. Mood and anxiety symptoms were measured in all subjects. Statistical analysis was used to investigate if the groups differed with respect to demographic characteristics and the scores recorded in the pre- and post-treatment stages, as well as during treatment (intra/inter groups). RESULTS: Patients showed statistically similar population characteristics. The association of cognitive behavioral group therapy and pharmacological treatment proved to be effective. Patients who had undergone cognitive behavioral group therapy presented fewer symptoms of mania, depression and anxiety, as well as fewer and shorter mood change episodes. CONCLUSION: Cognitive behavioral group therapy sessions substantially contributed to the improvement of depression symptoms.

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