Patient-Oriented Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Mental Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 2654

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Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
Interests: bipolar disorder; lithium; psychopharmacology; sleep disturbance; high risk

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue seeks to bring together a collection of high-quality research articles that shed light on patient-centered interventions, novel therapeutic strategies, and advancements in the field of bipolar disorder treatment. We invite submissions from researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field to contribute their original research findings, clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.

This Special Issue will focus on various aspects of patient-oriented treatments, including, but not limited to, psychotherapy approaches, pharmacological interventions, psychosocial interventions, digital health technologies, and lifestyle modifications. We encourage submissions that emphasize evidence-based practices, personalized medicine, and interventions that address the unique challenges faced by individuals with bipolar disorder.

Please note that this Special Issue will not consider mini-reviews or case reports. Instead, we encourage comprehensive research studies that provide valuable insights into the efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes of patient-oriented treatments for bipolar disorder.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and making this Special Issue a platform for advancing the understanding and management of bipolar disorder from a patient-centered perspective.

Dr. Luca Steardo Jr.
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • bipolar disorder
  • patient-centered care
  • psychoeducation
  • cognitive–behavioral therapy
  • mood stabilizers
  • self-management strategies
  • digital therapeutics
  • early intervention programs

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The Impact of Complex PTSD on Suicide Risk in Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study
by Anna Maria Iazzolino, Marta Valenza, Martina D’Angelo, Grazia Longobardi, Valeria Di Stefano, Giulia Visalli, Luca Steardo, Caterina Scuderi and Luca Steardo, Jr.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 673; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030673 - 24 Jan 2024
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Background: Patients with bipolar disorder (BD) are more likely than the general population to experience traumatic events, particularly during childhood, and these may predict and be a risk factor for the development of complex PTSD (cPTSD). The presence of multiple traumas plays a [...] Read more.
Background: Patients with bipolar disorder (BD) are more likely than the general population to experience traumatic events, particularly during childhood, and these may predict and be a risk factor for the development of complex PTSD (cPTSD). The presence of multiple traumas plays a relevant role from a psychopathological point of view, but little is known about the effect this may have on suicide attempts in patients with BD. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted comparing socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, recruiting 344 patients diagnosed with BD I and II, screened for the presence (or absence) of cPTSD using the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ). Suicide attempts were assessed directly during the clinical interview and from the patient’s medical record. Results: The results emerging from the study indicate that cPTSD can be considered a risk factor for suicide attempts in patients with BD. Furthermore, evidence is provided to support the idea that cPTSD is highly prevalent in patients with BD and is related to a higher psychopathological burden. Conclusions: The results recommend an urgent and comprehensive assessment of suicidal risk in patients with comorbidity of both bipolar disorder and cPTSD. There is a crucial demand for early intervention initiatives and proactive prevention strategies to address the intricate intersection of these mental health challenges. Full article
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