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Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder: The Roles of Biological and Childhood and Adult Environmental Risk Factors

Who can join

Ages 18 to 64 · All sexes

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

About the 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.

What is being tested

• Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (ISRT) (behavioral)
• Bipolar-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (behavioral)
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (behavioral)
• Psycho-education & Understanding Bipolar Medications Therapy (behavioral)

Sponsor: Emory University · Participants: 130 · Started: 2016-01

Contact the study team

• Dorian Lamis, PhD · Phone: (404) 616-3533

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT02604277

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Depression
• Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
• Drug Use and Addiction

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.