Seeing the Light: Early Intervention in People at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
In the current study, the feasibility, acceptability and effectivity of a new add-on early intervention program for individuals at risk for the development of bipolar disorder is evaluated. This intervention program entails psycho-education, light and lifestyle therapy in combination with Imagery focused Cognitive Therapy (ImCT). The program aims to contribute to early intervention by focusing on subclinical mood swings, anxiety symptoms, circadian rhythm and lifestyle factors such as activity level. We hypothesize a relationship between this early intervention and a significant improvement in mood symptoms, anxiety, subjective and objective sleep factors and lifestyle variables. Also, the feasibility, acceptability and associations with clinical improvement of symptoms will be studied.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Must be bound to start the early intervention treatment being evaluated Aged 16-35, or > 35 by indication of the patients' treating clinician Found to be at risk for SMI, as determined by the Early Detection and Intervention Team of GGzE Sufficient knowledge of Dutch or English language Ability to give informed consent Willing to complete daily monitoring throughout the duration of the study  Exclusion Criteria:  Learningdifficulties,organicbraindiseaseorsevereneurologicalimpairment. Previously received BLT (less than 3 weeks prior to study entry Current severe substance or alcohol misuse (clinicians' assessment) In case of BLT: eye problems contraindicating BLT and/or being unable to visit the GGzE - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 16 Years - MaximumAge: 35 Years - StdAgeList: Child, Adult