Effect of Dialectical Behavior in Patients With Bipolar Disorder

This study aims to:• Determine the effect of implementing Dialectical Behavior Therapy on emotion regulation difficulties, distress tolerance, and social functioning among patients with bipolar disorder.RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS Patients with bipolar disorder who are exposed to Dialectical Behavior Therapy will exhibit lower emotion regulation difficulties, distress tolerance, and higher social functioning than those who are not exposed to such training.

Inclusion Criteria:1. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder for at least one month according to DSM V with no co-morbidity.2. Their age does not exceed 60 years old. 3. Able to read and write. 4. Able & willing to participate in the study. 5. Living in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.Exclusion Criteria: demonstrate severe psychopathological symptom ( i.e: patient in acute stage)-