New talk therapy for bipolar disorder and ADHD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new talk therapy program designed specifically for people with both bipolar disorder and ADHD. The goal is to see if this psychological approach helps improve daily functioning and quality of life beyond usual care.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with both bipolar disorder (type I or II) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- You need to have been on the same medications for at least 3 months before starting the study.
- Your mood must be fairly stable right now (not in a severe manic or depressive episode).
- You must not have any other major psychiatric condition, substance abuse in the past year, or an intellectual disability.
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