CBT for BD

StudyMean ageSample sizeFemaleIntervention typeOutcomesFollow-up
Nielssen et al. [103]44835510 weekly group sessionsReductions in symptoms of depression and mania6 months
Henken et al. [104]46231810 weekly group sessionsVariation in mood states diminished; there was a change from depressive states to more euthymic states; there was an increase in overall psychosocial functioning and self-reported psychological health2 months and 12 months
Weinstein et al. [105]9.19692912 weekly group child- and family-focused CBTHigher self-esteem; decreases in depression and mania symptoms, suicidal ideation, and anxiety; improving mental health in children and parents6 months
Steinan et al. [106]32.440248 weekly individual sessionsImprovement in sleep quality; lower scores in mania and depression6 months
West et al. [107]9.15692812 weekly group child- and family-focused CBTReducing mania and depression symptoms; improvement in global functioning6 months
Costa et al. [108]41.5412714 weekly group sessionsLower scores for mania (not statistically significant) and depression (statistically significant) as well as a reduction in the frequency and duration of mood episodes; significant improvement in mental health6 months
González-Isasi et al. [109]41.30401920 weekly individual sessionsFewer hospitalizations corresponded to better progression, and higher self-esteem corresponded to better prognosis6 months and 12 months
Parikh and Scott [110]40.920411820 weekly individual sessionsSignificantly lower scores in mania and depression18 months
Gomes et al. [111]38.5502718 weekly group sessionsSignificant decreases in the number of depression and mania episodes, and managing mania symptoms12 months
da Costa et al. [112]40.5372514 weekly group sessionsFewer symptoms of mania, depression, and anxiety, as well as fewer and shorter mood change episodes6 months
West et al. [113]9.45261112 weekly group child- and family-focused CBTSignificant improvement in mania symptoms; parents reported an increased ability to cope with their child’s illnessNone
Zaretsky et al. [114]40.7794614 weekly individual sessionsLower levels of affective symptoms and higher psychosocial functioning; fifty percent fewer days of depressed mood over the course of one year12 months
Reilly-Harrington et al. [115]38.410620 weekly individual sessionsSignificant decreases in depressive mood; decreases in mania; significant decreases in anxiety2 months
Scott et al. [116]4125313022 weekly individual sessionsSignificant decreases in depression, mania, and hypomania6 months, 12 months, and 18 months
Feeny et al. [117]1416912 weekly individual sessionsSignificantly lower scores in depression and mania2 months
Pavuluri et al. [118]11.33341012 weekly group child- and family-focused CBTSignificant reductions in ADHD, depression, mania, psychosis, aggression, and sleep disturbance; high levels of treatment integrity, adherence, and satisfactionNone
Patelis-Siotis et al. [119]39.8492814 weekly group sessionsLower scores in symptom severity, and significant improvement in mental healthNone

ADHD: attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder