Talking back to stigma: can psychoeducation ease the hidden burden of bipolar disorder?
NCT ID NCT07733297
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an eight-session cognitive-behavioral psychoeducation program can reduce internalized stigma in adults with bipolar disorder who are in remission. Participants are randomly assigned to the program or usual care, and their stigma levels are measured before, after, and three months later. The goal is to see if teaching coping skills and illness management can help people reject negative stereotypes and feel less isolated.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- cognitive-behavioral based psychoeducation program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to help people with bipolar disorder overcome self-stigma and improve their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 43 participants. The results may not apply to everyone with bipolar disorder, and the program requires active participation over eight sessions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Eskisehir Yunus Emre State Hospital Community Mental Health Center
Eskişehir, Yunus EMRE, 26000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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