Social Rhythm Tracker
An IPSRT-informed social rhythm tracker recording actual times for key daily anchors against targets across a week, with mood ratings and disruptions.
1-page fillable PDF · US Letter (prints on A4) · Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy
- Approach / concern
- Bipolar & Mood
- Technique
- Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy
- Format
- Fillable PDF, 1 page (US Letter / A4)
- Access
- Pro and Advanced plans (3-day free trial)
- For
- Licensed clinicians to use with clients
- Updated
- October 2026
Key facts
What is the Social Rhythm Tracker?
Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy proposes that stabilizing daily routines supports circadian rhythms and mood stability in bipolar disorder.
Why it works
Frank (2005) describes IPSRT and social rhythm monitoring. CANMAT/ISBD guidelines recommend IPSRT as an adjunctive psychosocial treatment (Yatham et al., 2018).
When to use it
- Bipolar disorder
- Recurrent depression
- Shift work and travel
- Relapse prevention
How to use it in session
- Set target times.
- Record actual times daily.
- Rate mood.
- Note disruptions.
- Review weekly.
Clinician tips
- Prioritize wake time and bedtime.
- Plan for disruptions like travel.
- Combine with mood charting.
Worked example
Sharing with clients
Members can download the PDF to print or email, or copy a private client link from the download box. Your client opens the link and downloads the worksheet on any device. No client account is needed, and nothing your client writes is stored on TherapyAid.
Frequently asked questions
Why do routines matter for mood?
Regular routines support the body clock, which affects mood stability.
How strict do I need to be?
Aim for times within about an hour; consistency matters more than perfection.
References
Frank, E. (2005). Treating bipolar disorder: A clinician’s guide to interpersonal and social rhythm therapy. Guilford Press.
Yatham, L. N., Kennedy, S. H., Parikh, S. V., Schaffer, A., Bond, D. J., Frey, B. N., et al. (2018). Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) 2018 guidelines for the management of patients with bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorders, 20(2), 97-170.
This worksheet is an educational tool for use by, or under the guidance of, a licensed or registered mental-health professional. It is not a diagnostic instrument or a substitute for clinical judgement. If a client is in crisis in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 or call 9-1-1.
