Main description:

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

Contents:

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.