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Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

Sponsored by Emory University

About this study

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.

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a severe, chronic, and relatively common psychiatric illness associated with significant premature mortality, including death by suicide. Given that suicidal behavior is a major public health problem and BD confers the highest risk of suicide among major mental disorders, it is important for clinical researchers to investigate why individuals with BD are at an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Among those diagnosed with BD, approximately 75% of patients experience suicidal ideation in their lifetime, 30% attempt suicide, and about 20% eventually die by suicide. Research has also demonstrated that suicidal acts in BD patients tend to be more lethal as indicated by a lower ratio of attempted suicide to death than in the general population. Given tha…

Where this study is enrolling

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

  • ✓English speaking
  • ✓Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (BD)
  • ✓Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • ✕Cognitive impairments
  • ✕Acutely psychotic
  • ✕Medically unstable
  • ✕History of schizophrenia spectrum disorder
  • ✕History of mood incongruent psychotic symptoms
  • ✕History of primary substance disorder
  • ✕History of primary organic disease and/or dementia

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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.