Interpersonal is a time-limited, focused, and evidence-based approach to treat mood disorders. The main goal of IPT is to improve the quality of a client’s interpersonal relationships and social functioning, it aims to help reduce overall distress. IPT provides strategies to resolve problems within four key areas.
It addresses interpersonal deficits, including social isolation or involvement in unfulfilling relationships.
It can help manage unresolved grief—if the onset of distress is linked to the death of a loved one, either recent or past.
IPT can help with difficult life transitions like retirement, divorce, or a move.
IPT is recommended for dealing with interpersonal disputes that emerge from conflicting expectations between partners, family members, close friends, or coworkers.