Main description:

This extensively updated new edition of the acclaimed book in the Advancesin Psychotherapy series integrates empirical research from thelast 10 years to provide clear and up-to-date guidance on the assessmentand effective treatment of bipolar disorder. The expert authors, ateam of psychotherapists, medical practitioners, and researchers, beginby describing the main features of bipolar disorder based on DSM-5 and ICD-10 criteria. Current theories and medication managementguidelines are described, along with decision trees for evaluating thebest treatment options. They then outline a systematic, integrated,and empirically supported treatment approach involving structured,directive therapy. Special considerations, including managing suiciderisk, substance misuse, and medication nonadherence, are also addressed.This compact, stand-alone resource aims to help psychotherapists,psychologists, medical and psychiatric practitioners, andnurses deliver the highest standards of care for people with bipolardisorder.

Contents:

Preface1 Description1.1 Terminology1.2 Definition1.2.1 Additional Considerations in the Classificationand Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorders1.3 Epidemiology1.4 Course and Prognosis1.5 Differential Diagnosis1.5.1 Major Depressive Disorders1.5.2 Substance-Induced/Medication-InducedMood Disorder1.5.3 Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder1.5.4 Bipolar I Disorder versus Psychotic Disorders1.5.5 Attention Deficit Disorder1.5.6 Personality Disorders1.5.7 Medical Illness1.6 Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Medical Disorders1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Assessment Tools1.7.1 Assessment of Mania1.7.2 Assessment of Bipolar Depression1.8 Implications for Clinical Practice2 Theories and Models of Bipolar Disorder2.1 Biologically Based Disease Models2.2 Psychoeducation2.3 Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy2.4 Family-Based Treatment2.5 Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications3.1 Decision Tree for Determining Optimal Treatments3.1.1 Treatment Options for Young Adults3.1.2 Treatment Options for Potentially Self-DamagingBehaviors3.1.3 Treatment Options for Poor Recognition ofSymptoms3.1.4 Treatment Options for Persistent SubsyndromalDepression4 Treatment4.1 Biological Approaches to Treatment4.2 Psychosocial Approaches to Treatment4.2.1 Structure and Course of Cognitive BehavioralTherapy4.2.2 The Initial Phase of Treatment: Orientationand Engagement4.2.3 The Middle Phase of Treatment: SkillBuilding4.2.4 The Final Phase: Maintaining TreatmentGains4.3 Family-Focused Treatment4.4 Self-Help Approaches and the Recovery Model4.5 Mechanisms of Action of Psychosocial Approaches4.6 Efficacy and Prognosis of Psychosocial Approaches4.7 Problems in Carrying out Treatment4.7.1 Addressing Manic Symptoms in Session4.7.2 Suicide Risk Assessment and Management4.7.3 Improving Treatment Adherence4.7.4 Treatment of Co-Occurring Substance UseDisorders4.8 Summary5 Further Reading6 References