IPSRT: A Fusion of Circadian Biology and Social Understanding

IPSRT therapy, developed by Dr. Ellen Frank, combines the circadian biology of bipolar disorder with the social understanding of depression. Through practical techniques, IPSRT helps patients adjust to the social relationships affected by their bipolar diagnosis. It has been shown to hasten the speed of recovery in bipolar depression, improve functioning and relationships, and even reduce inflammation in bipolar II depression. By finding and regularizing key activities called zeitgeibers, IPSRT helps patients track their mood and identify patterns, enabling them to stay out of mood episodes.