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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( 1988 ) defined prodromes as the interval from the time that the first symptoms were recognised to the time when the symptoms reached maximum severity . Prodromes can be strikingly different to that of a full - blown episode or can be ...
( 1988 ) defined prodromes as the interval from the time that the first symptoms were recognised to the time when the symptoms reached maximum severity . Prodromes can be strikingly different to that of a full - blown episode or can be ...
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The authors reported that relatives of bipolar patients rated manic symptoms such as irritability , labile mood , overactivity , blaming others etc. as more distressing than relatives of schizophrenic patients .
The authors reported that relatives of bipolar patients rated manic symptoms such as irritability , labile mood , overactivity , blaming others etc. as more distressing than relatives of schizophrenic patients .
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Therapists may specifically target these symptoms so that there is less burden and criticism around , making the social environment more conducive to a good outcome . EFFECT ON MARRIAGE AND COUPLE RELATIONSHIPS The effect of manic ...
Therapists may specifically target these symptoms so that there is less burden and criticism around , making the social environment more conducive to a good outcome . EFFECT ON MARRIAGE AND COUPLE RELATIONSHIPS The effect of manic ...
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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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