BipolarASSIST: A new program for family and friends of people with bipolar disorder
Dr Lesley Berk and her team from IMPACT TRIALS are developing a new online program called BipolarASSIST for close relatives / partners or friends who are a source of support for an adult with bipolar disorder.
BipolarASSIST provides interactive information and learning activities for family and friends about bipolar disorder, its treatment and management, ways to support and communicate with the person and enhance their own wellbeing, as well as links to more resources. In order to make sure this website is relevant and useful, we are inviting family and friends (over the age of 18 years) of someone with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder to access it over 13 weeks and provide feedback. This study has ethics approval and is conducted entirely online. The ultimate aim is to enhance the quality of life and relationships of family/friends and people affected by bipolar disorder in Australia.
If you are interested in finding out more or expressing your interest in participating, please contact the researchers on bipolarcarers@deakin.edu.au or 0459 965 545.
You can also read the BipolarASSIST participant information sheet and register your interest in participating by clicking on the “Register for trial” link (below).
