Frank et al. (2008)
indicate “simply treating the symptoms of the disorder does
not often yield satisfactory results in the wider domains of
psychosocial and occupational functioning”(p. 1562). Identifying
factors that improve functioning is an opportunity for
further research. Obtaining data regarding functioning,
symptoms, and social rhythm regularity at 6-month intervals
over a 2-year period might provide further understanding of
how social rhythms and symptoms impact functioning.
Comparing the 2-week IPSRT-G program to a 3-week
IPSRT-G program, weekly IPSRT-G, and individual IPSRT
might determine if symptoms or functioning differwith these
treatment delivery modalities.