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Keep this study
Lead
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Males or females (\>18 years old)
Bipolar disorder (as per the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID)(22)), euthymic state: Complete remission for at least four weeks ((Montgomery and Asberg Rating Scale (MADRS) ≤ 6 and item-1 (depressed mood) = 0 and no suicidal ideations (MADRS(item-10) \< 4)
Must have had at least 3 depressive phases in the last 5 years
Cooperative and willing to complete all the aspects of the study and especially the 45 minutes of exercise per day
Must have completed a Secondary V (11th grade) education
You may not be if
Other active psychiatric disorders (as per the SCID)
Rapid cycling
Bipolar disorder secondary to a medical condition or substance-induced mood disorder
Suicidal ideations (MADRS(item 10)\>3)
Active i.e. unstable and/or untreated medical condition
Substance abuse (defined as per DSM-IV) in the last four weeks
CBT (No more than four sessions (ever))
Previous participation in a psychoeducation group within the last 6 months
Current other psychotherapy (more than once a month)
Practice of meditation (more than once a month) during the last two years
Practice of yoga (more than once a week) during the last year
Previous participation in a MBSR group
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) within the last three months
