1/2 a Randomized Trial of Internet Based Interventions for Bipolar Disorder

Grant number: 1R34MH91384-01A1-5R34MH091384-03 | Funding period: 2011 - 2017

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Abstract

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Psychosocial treatments are efficacious adjunctive treatments for persons with bipolar disorder. The use of internet platforms to deliver education and support for psychiatric disorders is increasingly common, but there is limited systematic research on the benefits of such programs. Internet based interventions have the potential to offer unlimited supportive resources with immediate access, minimal cost, convenience and flexibility. MoodSwings 2.0 is the next evolution of an internet-based intervention for individuals with bipolar disorder (www.moodswings.net.au), and is based on a validated face-to-face intervention, the MAPS project, which includes el..

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