Researchers evaluated inpatient psychotherapy for bipolar disorders, emphasizing caregiver involvement. They synthesized current guidelines and a systematic analysis of 942 publications. Findings show varied evidence but favor combining pharmacotherapy with therapies like family-focused and interpersonal therapy. The conclusion advocates for initiating psychotherapy in inpatient settings with caregiver participation.
Reference: Martini J, Soltmann B, Herzog K, Hautzinger M, Bauer M, Pfennig A. Evidenzbasierte stationäre Psychotherapie bipolarer Störungen [Evidence-based inpatient psychotherapy of bipolar disorders]. Nervenarzt. 2023 Mar;94(3):198-205. German. doi: 10.1007/s00115-022-01432-w. Epub 2023 Feb 3. PMID: 36735036.
