Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and PracticeBipolar disorder or manic depression is a serious mental disorder attracting increasing interest and could represent the next major area for the wider application of cognitive behavioral therapy. The authors have treated manic depressive patients on a routine clinical basis and have included in this book a detailed description of the techniques and issues in working with this client group. |
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How do Patients Cope with Prodromes ? Only one study , by Lam & Wong ( 1997 ) , addressed this issue . Joyce ( 1985 ) rated how patients ' seek treatment at an early stage of future relapse ' but published no details .
How do Patients Cope with Prodromes ? Only one study , by Lam & Wong ( 1997 ) , addressed this issue . Joyce ( 1985 ) rated how patients ' seek treatment at an early stage of future relapse ' but published no details .
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Table 1.3 Subjects ' coping with mania prodromes in the good and poor coping group Coping strategies for mania Good coping Poor coping prodromes group ( n = 21 ) group ( n = 15 ) % % = = 61.9 0 Modify my excessive behaviour and restrain ...
Table 1.3 Subjects ' coping with mania prodromes in the good and poor coping group Coping strategies for mania Good coping Poor coping prodromes group ( n = 21 ) group ( n = 15 ) % % = = 61.9 0 Modify my excessive behaviour and restrain ...
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the good coping group were ' get myself organised and keep busy ' , ' get social support and meet people ' , ' distract from negative thoughts by doing more ' , ' recognise realistic thoughts and evaluate if things are worth worrying ...
the good coping group were ' get myself organised and keep busy ' , ' get social support and meet people ' , ' distract from negative thoughts by doing more ' , ' recognise realistic thoughts and evaluate if things are worth worrying ...
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Contents
Introduction to bipolar disorder | 1 |
Review of current treatment | 25 |
Psychosocial models in bipolar disorder | 42 |
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