Table 2 Key characteristics of individuals with suboptimal or no mood stabilizer treatment
TAU (n = 20) | CBT (n = 19) | |
|---|---|---|
Mean age (SD) | 43.1 (10.97) | 41. 21 (11.3) |
Female | 14 (70%) | 14 (74%) |
Current comorbid mental disorder | 6 (30%) | 10 (53%) |
Current substance misuse | 2 (10%) | 1 (5%) |
Median HRSD score (IQR) | 6 (3, 9) | 7 (3, 10) |
Median BRMS score (IQR) | 2 (0, 3) | 2, (1, 3) |
Median number of episodes: | ||
Major depression (IQR) | 3.8 (1–9) | 4 (1–10) |
Mania/hypomania/mixed (IQR) | 3 (2–6) | 2.9 (2–6) |
Current medication | ||
None | 2 (10%) | 1 (5%) |
Benzodiazepine monotherapy | 0 | 1 (5%) |
Anti-depressant monotherapy | 6 (30%) | 5 (26%) |
Other medication | 2 (10%) | 4 (21%) |
Current adherence level < 50% | 11 (55%) | 11 (58%) |