Frequency of use and Perceived helpfulness of Wellness Strategies for Bipolar and Unipolar Depression
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Background The majority of research in mood disorders has focused on pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, and brain stimulation interventions. Conversely, the utility of less structured interventions, such as lifestyle modifications or wellness strategies, has remained understudied. The objective of the current study is to evaluate the frequency of use and perceived helpfulness of wellness strategies for bipolar and unipolar depression. Methods The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) conducted an online survey asking participants about the use and helpfulness of wellness strategies. Results In total, 896 participants completed the survey (unipolar depression [n = 447] and bipolar depression [n = 449]). Wellness strategies were used by 62% and 59% of individuals with bipolar and unipolar depression, respectively. Listening to music, socializing, and adequate sleep were commonly reported wellness strategies. The majority of participants reported wellness strategies to be helpful. Use of wellness strategies was associated with greater overall perceived treatment effectiveness (P Conclusions Wellness strategies were commonly used by the majority of respondents. These strategies were subjectively helpful for most respondents and were associated with greater overall treatment effectiveness and increased helpfulness of medications, psychotherapy, and peer support groups. As such, wellness strategies should be considered while developing a holistic treatment plan for depressi…
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- Authors
- Rosenblat, J. D., Simon, G. E., Sachs, G. S., Deetz, I., Doederlein, A., DePeralta, D., Dean, M. M., & McIntyre, R. S.
- Affiliations
- University Health Network (CA)
- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (US)
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Corresponding author
- McIntyre, Roger S.
- Venue
- Annals of Clinical Psychiatry
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2018-11
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 296-304
- ISSN
- 1040-1237 (ISSN-L)
- 1547-3325
- OpenAlex
- W2981737036
- Cited by
- 8
- References
- 18
- Citations by year
- 2023: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 2
- FWCI
- 1.37
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Annals of Clinical Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- PubMed
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Treatment of Major Depression
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Keywords
- bipolar depression, major depressive disorder, lifestyle intervention, perceived helpfulness, treatment effectiveness, peer support groups, psychotherapy, antidepressants, sleep, music listening, socializing, holistic medicine
- MeSH terms
- Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Music Therapy, Perception, Surveys and Questionnaires, Treatment Outcome, Internet, Self Report
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