Adjuvant Psychotherapy for Relapse Prevention in Early Adulthood (< 35 yr.) of Bipolar Disorder

"This Bipolar Disorder specific psychotherapy has 4 modules:~1. psychoeducation, life chart, relapse experiences, personalized explanation, early symptoms and recognition of a new episode, self observation~2. Stress regulation, sleep-wake cycle, social rhythm, daily and weekly structure of life, life balance~3. dysfunctional cognitions, cognitive techniques, meta-cognitive techniques, emotion regulation methods~4. behavior changes, (social, problem solving) skill training, communication skills, crisis management"

This active control psychotherapy has 2 modules: (a) psychoeducation about Bipolar Disorder, the etiology and development of this disorder, drug options, effects and side effects of medication, compliance, how to handle unwanted side effects (b) group discussion and exchange about disorder relevant and personal relevant topics related to Bipolar Disorder, therapist is passive, encouraging, listening, verbalizing feelings and emotion, strengthening subjects resources