A family-based psychosocial treatment model.
BACKGROUND
Pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) is a chronic and severe disorder that is associated with significant impairments in psychosocial functioning. Psychosocial intervention is an important component of comprehensive treatment for PBD.


METHODS
Child- and family-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CFF-CBT), also called RAINBOW therapy, is a manual-based, 12 session psychosocial intervention developed for youth 7-13 with PBD and their families. It combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with psychoeducation and other therapeutic interventions from interpersonal psychotherapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology in an intensive family-based treatment model. Specifically, CFF-CBT therapy aims to improve functioning in seven core areas: routines, affect regulation, self-efficacy, negative thoughts and behaviors, social skills, interpersonal and family problem-solving, and social support.


CONCLUSIONS
Preliminary open trial results, detailed in this manuscript, have demonstrated promise for CFFCBT's efficacy in reducing symptoms and improving psychosocial functioning and it is now being tested in a randomized clinical trial.
Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Amy E
AE
West
Sally M
SM
Weinstein
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D016896:Treatment Outcome