Abstract
BackgroundThis pilot study examines the proof of concept of a consolidated Nutrition, Exercise, and Wellness Treatment (NEW Tx) for overweight individuals with bipolar disorder.FindingsFive participants completed NEW Tx, a 20-week individual cognitive behavioral therapy-based treatment comprising three modules: Nutrition teaches appropriate serving sizes and balanced diet; Exercise emphasizes increasing weekly physical activity; Wellness focuses on skills for healthy decision-making. Participants attended most sessions and reported high satisfaction with the treatment. Participants' weight, cholesterol and trigyclerides decreased over the study duration as well as number of daily calories and sugar intake. We found that weekly exercise duration more than tripled over the study duration and depressive symptoms and functioning have improved.ConclusionsThese results offer proof of concept that consolidated NEW Tx is feasible and acceptable and has the potential to improve nutrition, exercise, wellness, and mood symptoms in bipolar disorder. Future iterations of NEW Tx will reflect the strengths and lessons learned from this study.
Highlights
ObjectivesThe goal of this study is to test whether a novel consolidated treatment is feasible, well tolerated, and can result in sustainable weight loss, improved exercise and eating habits, reduced medical comorbidity, and potentially improve the course of illness of bipolar disorder
This pilot study examines the proof of concept of a consolidated Nutrition, Exercise, and Wellness Treatment (NEW Tx) for overweight individuals with bipolar disorder
Further research is warranted to investigate the effectiveness of NEW Tx; the present study yields preliminary information on the dietary composition of individuals with bipolar disorder as well as highlights the promise of NEW Tx
Summary
The goal of this study is to test whether a novel consolidated treatment is feasible, well tolerated, and can result in sustainable weight loss, improved exercise and eating habits, reduced medical comorbidity, and potentially improve the course of illness of bipolar disorder
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