Remote Mothers with Bipolar Disorder Study.
Boosting Language Opportunities for Optimal Mothering (BLOOM): Parenting Strategies in Bipolar Disorder.
Fast Facts
Mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder
Have a child between the ages of 6 to 36 months
Compensation
up to $275
Conducted remotely
Additional Information
This study is being done to better understand how to support mothers with bipolar disorder and their young children.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- Ages 18+
- Have a child between 6 and 36 months old
- Willingness to participate in a remote/telehealth parenting program and complete study activities
- Live in the United States
- Able to participate in research activities in English
Exclusion Criteria:
Infant/toddler with:
- Adverse neurological history in the infant/toddler
- Known genetic condition
- Primary sensory deficit (hearing or visual impairment)
- Pre‑term birth (gestational age under 36 weeks)
- Pre‑existing diagnosis of autism
- Pre‑existing diagnosis of language delay
Overall Duration
The study lasts several weeks to months. All parts of the study are completed virtually, including screening, interviews, surveys, and the 12‑session telehealth intervention.
(All activities below are completed remotely through Zoom — there are no in‑person visits.)
If you join the study, you will:
Complete an online screening survey to check basic eligibility
Take part in a phone screen with the study team
Attend a Zoom consent meeting where the study will be explained and consent will be signed electronically
Complete a structured clinical interview on Zoom
Complete surveys and other assessments about your mood, stress, parenting, and your child’s communication
Be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the no‑intervention group
If assigned to the intervention group, you will:
Participate in 12 telehealth Zoom sessions, each lasting 90–120 minutes, with you, your infant/toddler, and a trained interventionist
Practice parent‑child communication strategies during the sessions
Share your thoughts about the program at the end of the study
Some sessions may be recorded for research purposes only.
Participants may receive up to $275 in compensation for their time.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.