Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

'Cognitive therapy has been shown to be a beneficial and cost effective intervention for bipolar disorder, usually in conjunction with medication. Written by the team that developed one of the best validated cognitive therapy programmes, this book is a must-read for clinicians. Liberally illustrated with case examples, it provides clear guidance in how to deliver the treatment. It is also an invaluable resource for patient handouts, therapy forms and relevant measures. An exceptional book that is thoroughly recommended.' Professor David M. Clark, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, UK 'If you are going to buy one treatment manual for bipolar disorder, buy this one. Of all of the cognitive therapy manuals for bipolar disorder, this one has fared best in the research trials. The authors have decades of experience conducting research on bipolar disorder and providing psychotherapy as well. They take a broader perspective on the many established risk factors for the disorder and offer a range of intervention strategies to target core psychological aspects of the disorder.' Professor Sheri L. Johnson, University of California, Berkeley, USA Part of The Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology, this book is a treatment manual of cognitive-behavioural therapy for Bipolar Disorder, or Manic Depression. Now in its second edition, Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder outlines a treatment package for sufferers, which combines cognitive behavioural therapy specifically developed for bipolar disorders, with routine medication. This treatment is based on the combined work of the authors over several years and incorporates the very latest understanding of the psycho-social aspects of bipolar illness; it has proven success among bipolar patients who have not responded well to prophylactic medication alone. Divided into two parts, the book first provides readers with a basic knowledge of bipolar disorders, and how they have been treated historically. The second part describes the new treatment designed by the authors. Chapters consider pre-therapy assessment, how to introduce the model to patients, specific cognitive and behavioural techniques for bipolar disorders, and self-management and coping with prodromes. The authors also discuss long-term issues, the sense of the self, family and social aspects, interpersonal issues in therapy, and issues related to services in the context of bipolars disorders.