A positive psychology intervention for patients with bipolar depression: a randomized pilot trial

Background: There are few effective treatments for bipolar depression, a common and debilitating illness.Aims: We aimed to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a four-week, telephone-delivered positive psychology (PP) intervention for patients with bipolar depression.Methods: Twenty-five patients hospitalized for bipolar depression were randomized to receive a PP (n = 14) or control condition (CC; n = 11) intervention. Following...