- 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
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.
Peter Hayward Bethlem Royal Hospital.
Dominic H. Lam University of Hull, UK.