Early psychosocial intervention for youth at risk for bipolar I or II disorder: a one-year treatment development trial

Previous studies have identified behavioral phenotypes that predispose genetically vulnerable youth to a later onset of bipolar I or II disorder, but few studies have examined whether early psychosocial intervention can reduce risk of syndromal conversion. In a one-year open trial, we tested a version of family-focused treatment adapted for youth at high risk for bipolar disorder (FFT-HR).A referred sample of 13 children (mean 13.4±2.69 years; 4...