Relationship between dysfunctional beliefs, self-esteem, extreme appraisals, and symptoms of mania and depression over time in bipolar disorder.
Emel AtukThomas RichardsonPublished in: Psychology and psychotherapy (2020)
Elevated dysfunctional beliefs around dependency on others and lower levels of self-esteem may precede symptoms of depression in BD. Therapeutic interventions and relapse prevention targeting these psychological factors may help reduce the risk of depression relapse.