Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) is designed to help people improve their moods by understanding and working with their biological and social rhythms. Originally developed as a form of psychotherapy for a single clinician and a single patient, the program has since been adapted to work in several different kinds of settings, including inpatient and outpatient groups. IPSRT is a compelling adjunctive therapy for people with mood disorders, and it emphasizes techniques to improve medication adherence, manage stressful life events, and reduce disruptions in social rhythms. IPSRT teaches patients skills that let them protect themselves against the development of future episodes.

A major goal of the IPSRT team is to expand the program's use and the resources available to clinicians wishing to learn the IPSRT model, as well as to provide additional support to clinicians already trained in IPSRT.

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Rules for Better Sleep

The IPSRT team has developed a handout with tips for developing good sleep habits.

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Current Research

Read about ongoing research involving IPSRT and the treatment of bipolar disorders.

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Effective Techniques

See what people have to say about the way that IPSRT has changed the lives of patients with bipolar disorder.

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