| Description: | Originally developed to help treat major depressive disorder, IPT is based on the idea that depressive symptoms can be treated through helping a patient improve interpersonal functioning.1 It does this through addressing problems such as interpersonal disputes, relationship dysfunction, transitions, and grief.1 Sessions are usually for a limited period.2 IPT has been used for depressive symptoms related to pregnancy and birth, as well as for patients experiencing negative mental health symptoms as a result of childhood abuse.3,4 |
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| Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: | Bipolar disorder |
| Potentially effective in the following age groups: | Adolescent, Adult, Pediatric, Geriatric |
| Treatment setting options: | Individual, Group |
| Treatment format options: | In-person, Telephone |
| Typical treatment duration: | < 10 sessions, 10-20 sessions |
| Potential limitations: | A poor treatment response may be seen in cases with more severe or chronic depressive symptoms, comorbid mental illness, a weak therapist-patient bond, or a misunderstanding of the causes of depressive symptoms.7 |
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Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: Depressive disorders1; Potentially effective in the following age groups: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric1,5,6; Treatment setting options: Individual6, Group6 ; Treatment format options: In-person6, Telephone4,6; Typical treatment duration: < 10 sessions, 10–20 sessions1,2