Researchers at The University of Osaka developed an eight-week training program that teaches CBT by encouraging graduate students to apply CBT techniques to their own experiences and reflect on the process. In a preliminary study of 29 trainees, the program showed high satisfaction, low adverse events, and perceived benefits in CBT understanding, self-awareness, and reflective skills. The approach may provide a promising new model for training mental health professionals.Researchers at The University of Osaka developed an eight-week training program that teaches CBT by encouraging graduate students to apply CBT techniques to their own experiences and reflect on the process. In a preliminary study of 29 trainees, the program showed high satisfaction, low adverse events, and perceived benefits in CBT understanding, self-awareness, and reflective skills. The approach may provide a promising new model for training mental health professionals.

Bipolar disorder requires long-term treatment to prevent relapse and hospitalization, yet real-world evidence comparing treatment strategies remains limited. Now, a large nationwide study from Japan systematically evaluates the effectiveness of mono- and combination therapies using health data from 315,046 patients. The findings suggest that certain combination treatments may further reduce hospitalization risk, offering valuable insights for optimizing treatment strategies and informing future clinical guidelines.