Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim: To investigate coping and problem-solving strategies in people with bipolar affective disorder. Materials and Methods: The Psychiatry Division conducted this cross-sectional analysis. One hundred people who have visited the in-patient or out-patient wards of an Indian mental hospital participated in the survey. The data was gathered via the use of a socioeconomic data sheet, a questionnaire measuring coping strategies, and a problem-solving questionnaire. The study's goals were evaluated using descriptive statistics and a t-test. Result: It was found that Mean±SD for male respondents was 10.72±3.71 and 10.82±2.70 for female respondent with t-value 0.122 (p >0.06) for confrontive coping, Mean±SD for male respondents was 9.88±2.45 and 9.75±2.15 for female respondents with t-value 0.268 (p > 0.06) for distancing, Mean±SD for male respondents was 12.35±2.70 and 12.82±2.59 for female respondents with t-value 0.689 (p > 0.06) for self-control, Mean±SD for male respondents was 10.22±2.25 and 10.55±2.43 for female respondents with t- value 0.557 (p > 0.06) for seeking social support, t-value was 0.451 (p > 0.06) for accepting responsibility, t-value was 0.830 (p > 0.06) for escape avoidance, t-value was 1.66 (p > 0.06) for painful problem solving and t-value was 0.579 (p > 0.06) for positive reappraisal. Conclusion: The results of the research show that there is no difference between the sexes in the use of coping and problem-solving strategies in the everyday lives of those who suffer from BPAD. People with BPAD have poor coping and problem-solving abilities, according to the study's findings.