'Thriving With Bipolar Disorder': Co-design and Evaluation of a Peer-Led Education Program Focused on Quality of Life

What this study is about

Self-management strategies can be used by individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) to cope with symptoms and improve quality of life (QoL). Peer-facilitated education programs have the potential to diversify delivery of self-management information by capitalizing on the expertise of individuals who live well with BD. We have co-designed a novel, peer-facilitated, QoL-focused, group education program for people living with BD. This project will involve administration of the program and an evaluation of the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of this program for self-management of BD.

Who can join (things the study team will check)

✅ You may be able to join if…

• Program facilitators
  • aged 18 or older
  • a self-reported diagnosis of a mood disorder
  • sufficient access to an internet-enabled computer or smartphone device to access the Zoom teleconferencing platform
  • ability to understand, read and write English
  • at least one year of prior experience leading peer support groups or recovery programs through Hope+Me
  • previously received training through Hope+Me
  • completed a Criminal Records Check
• Program participants
  • aged 18 or older
  • residing in Canada
  • a self-reported diagnosis of BD
  • ability to understand, read and write English
  • sufficient access to an internet-enabled computer or smartphone device to access the Zoom teleconferencing platform

🚫 You may not be able to join if…

• inability to communicate in written and verbal English to a sufficient level to allow participation in the program and research activities

Where this trial is running

• University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Who to contact

Erin Michalak · 604-827-3393 · erin.michalak@ubc.ca

It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT06878937.