A thoroughly updated version of a key practitioner text, this new edition includes a treatment manual of cognitive-behavioural therapy for Bipolar Disorder which incorporates the very latest understanding of the psycho-social aspects of bipolar illness.
- Updated to reflect treatment packages developed by the authors over the last decade, and the successful completion of a large randomized controlled study which shows the efficacy of CBT for relapse prevention in Bipolar Disorder
- Demonstrates the positive results of a combined approach of cognitive behavioural therapy and medication
- Provides readers with a basic knowledge of bipolar disorders and its psycho-social aspects, treatments, and the authors model for psychological intervention
- Includes numerous clinical examples and case studies
About the Author.
Preface.
Acknowledgement.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Bipolar Disorder.
Chapter 2 Review of Current Treatment.
Chapter 3 Psycho-Social Models in Bipolar Disorder.
Chapter 4 Our Model of Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Bipolar Disorder.
Chapter 5 Pre-Therapy Assessment.
Chapter 6 Introducing the Model to the Patient.
Chapter 7 Goal Setting.
Chapter 8 Cognitive Techniques.
Chapter 9 Behavioural Techniques.
Chapter 10 Self-Management and Coping with Prodromes.
Chapter 11 Long-Term Issues, Bipolar Disorders and the Self.
Chapter 12 Family and Social Aspects.
Chapter 13 Interpersonal Issues in Therapy and Issues Related to Services.
References.
Index.
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