Bipolar Disorder : A Cognitive Therapy Approach

by Newman, Cory Frank; Leahy, Robert L.; Beck, Aaron T.; Harrington, Noreen Reilly, Ph.D.; Gyulai, Laszlo, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781557987891
• ISBN10: 1557987890
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Summary

Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. A guidebook, for psychologists, to cognitive treatment strategies for bipolar disorder. Presents numerous techniques for management of the mania and hypomania. Explicates methods for helping couples and families deal with the disorder, and how it affects the lives of bipolar individuals. DNLM: Bipolar Disorder--therapy.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Bipolar Disorder: Diagnostic, Epidemiologic, Etiologic, and Prognostic Issues	p. 3
Diagnostic Considerations	p. 4
Comorbidity in Diagnosis	p. 8
Epidemiology and Course of Bipolar Illness	p. 10
Etiologic Factors	p. 12
Prognostic Indicators	p. 16
Conclusion	p. 23
The Role of Cognition in Bipolar Disorder and Its Treatment	p. 25
Presenting the Treatment Model to Patients	p. 26
Empirical Tests of the Treatment Model	p. 32
Current Directions in Constructing a Cognitive Model of Bipolar Disorder	p. 33
Conclusion	p. 45
Moderating Mania and Hypomania	p. 47
Educating Patients About Hypomanic and Manic Onset	p. 48
Testing the Reality of Hyperpositive Thoughts and Beliefs	p. 53
Reducing Impulsivity and Recklessness	p. 62
Modulating Affect	p. 70
Combating Disorganization and Distractibility	p. 75
Conclusion	p. 77
Clinical Management of Depression, Hopelessness, and Suicidality in Patients With Bipolar Disorder	p. 79
Assessment	p. 80
Interventions	p. 85
Conclusion	p. 99
Pharmacotherapy in the Context of Cognitive Therapy for Patients With Bipolar Disorder	p. 101
Standard Drug Therapies	p. 102
Recent Developments in Pharmacotherapy	p. 105
Special Issues in the Pharmacotherapy of Bipolar Disorder	p. 107
Making Peace With Medications	p. 112
When Patients Are Routinely Following the Treatment Plan	p. 132
The Cognitive Model and Collaboration With Other Professionals	p. 133
Conclusion	p. 135
Bipolar Disorder and the Family	p. 137
Case Examples	p. 138
Expressed Emotion in Families	p. 141
Family and Couples Sessions	p. 144
Special Issues With Families	p. 162
Conclusion	p. 167
Stigma, Loss, and Acceptance	p. 169
Love and Labor Lost	p. 170
Self-Blame, Stigma, and the Dilemma of Disclosure	p. 172
Acceptance	p. 188
Conclusion	p. 190
Cognitive Therapy for Patients With Bipolar Disorder: The Case of "Carlos"	p. 191
Beginning Treatment	p. 193
Applying the Cognitive Model Routinely	p. 199
Using Cognitive Therapy to Manage Serious New Problems	p. 204
Consolidating Gains and Guarding Against Risk of Relapse	p. 218
Conclusion	p. 221
Epilogue: Future Directions	p. 223
References	p. 227
Author Index	p. 247
Subject Index	p. 253
About the Authors	p. 259
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