Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic and recurrent mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania, depression, or mixed states, interspersed with periods of remission. These episodes can severely impair interpersonal relationships, occupational functioning, and overall quality of life. In 2019, approximately 40 million people worldwide were diagnosed with BD. BD is a lifelong chronic condition despite pharmacotherapy and lifestyle changes. Traditional psychiatric care has primarily focused on symptom reduction and relapse prevention, often overlooking broader psychosocial aspects such as interpersonal functioning and life satisfaction. Recently, recovery has come to include living a meaningful life despite illness-related challenges. Psychological resilience has gained prominence within this recovery framework. It refers to the capacity to adapt positively to adversity, shaped by both internal traits and external supports. Core elements include effective coping, adaptability, and recovery from stress, which support functional outcomes in mental illness. Given the strong link between stress and relapse in BD, resilience is thought to play a critical role in illness trajectory. Research consistently shows that individuals with BD have lower resilience than healthy controls, and resilience is associated with fewer depressive symptoms and better quality of life. Importantly, resilience is modifiable and can be enhanced through psychosocial interventions. Studies highlight the benefits of resilience-building programs in reducing depressive vulnerability and improving life satisfaction and emotion regulation. Among these, CBT effectively promotes cognitive and functional recovery in BD by targeting maladaptive thought patterns and building adaptive coping skills. Despite growing evidence, few CBT-based interventions target resilience in individuals with BD. However, resilience is linked to key psychosocial competencies such as problem-solving, self-efficacy, assertiveness, and self-management. Based on this, the current study implemented a CBT-based Psychological Resilience Enhancement Program designed to strengthen adaptive coping and functional adjustment in individuals with BD. Considering the substantial personal and societal burden of BD, enhancing psychological resilience is a critical therapeutic goal. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a CBT-based intervention on psychological resilience and quality of life in individuals with BD.
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC)
Timeframe: Baseline, 9 week and 21. week
Brief Quality of Life in Bipolar Disorder Scale (Brief QoL.BD)
Timeframe: Baseline, 9. week and 21. week
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Timeframe: Baseline, 9. week and 21. week
Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
Timeframe: Baseline, 9. week and 21. week