Use of self ‐care strategies in the management of bipolar disorder and their relationship to symptoms, illness intrusiveness, and quality of life

ConclusionsThis study provides support for strategies relating to sleep, and drug and alcohol abstinence, and for several strategies yet to be explored such as spending time with pets. Future studies should explore the use of these strategies longitudinally and how depression symptoms may mediate the relationship between the use of self ‐care strategies, quality of life, and illness intrusiveness.
Source: Clinical Psychologist - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research