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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Chapter 8 COGNITIVE TECHNIQUES INTRODUCTION Many of the cognitive techniques employed with bipolar patients during the depressive phase of their illness are similar to those used with patients suffering from unipolar depression .
Chapter 8 COGNITIVE TECHNIQUES INTRODUCTION Many of the cognitive techniques employed with bipolar patients during the depressive phase of their illness are similar to those used with patients suffering from unipolar depression .
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Hence therapists should help patients suffering from manic depression to form a good routine . Having a structured routine , regular eating and exercise can help to regulate sleeping patterns . The activity schedule can be a useful tool ...
Hence therapists should help patients suffering from manic depression to form a good routine . Having a structured routine , regular eating and exercise can help to regulate sleeping patterns . The activity schedule can be a useful tool ...
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couples often work out accepted ways to signal that the partner suffering from manic depression may be relapsing and need extra help such as seeking an early medical appointment . Before working out the individual acceptable styles of ...
couples often work out accepted ways to signal that the partner suffering from manic depression may be relapsing and need extra help such as seeking an early medical appointment . Before working out the individual acceptable styles of ...
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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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