Bipolar Disorder

by Reiser, Robert P.; Thompson, Larry W.

• ISBN13: 9780889373105
• ISBN10: 0889373108
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-01
• Publisher: Hogrefe & Huber Pub

Summary

Pacific Graduate School, Palo Alto, CA. First volume in a new series presents a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Discusses current theories and models, and describes structured client-centered directive therapy. For clinicians. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Assumptions for Use of this Book	v
Acknowledgments	vi
Description	1	(19)
Terminology	1	(1)
Definition	2	(4)
Additional Considerations in the Classification and Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorders	4	(1)
Implications for Clinical Practice	5	(1)
Epidemiology	6	(2)
Course and Prognosis	8	(1)
Differential Diagnosis	9	(5)
Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar I and II Disorders Versus Major Depressive Disorders	10	(1)
Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar I Versus Bipolar II Disorder	11	(1)
Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder Versus Psychotic Disorders (Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Delusional Disorder)	12	(1)
Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (Current Episode Manic or Mixed) Versus Substance-Induced Mood Disorder	12	(1)
Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar I and II Disorders Versus Borderline Personality Disorder	13	(1)
Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar I and II Disorders Versus Attention Deficit Disorders	13	(1)
Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar I and II Disorders Versus Antisocial Personality Disorder	14	(1)
Comorbidities	14	(1)
Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation	15	(5)
Tools to Assist in the Assessment of Bipolar Disorder: Mania	15	(2)
Tools to Assist in the Assessment of Bipolar Disorder: Depression	17	(1)
Taking a good history	18	(2)
Theories and Models of Bipolar Disorder	20	(9)
Biologically Based Disease Models	20	(1)
General Psychoeducation and Illness Management Strategies	21	(2)
The Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Hypothesis: Social Rhythm Disruption as a Potential Catalyst for Bipolar Episodes	23	(1)
Family-Based Treatment Approaches	24	(1)
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Approaches	25	(4)
Basco and Rush Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Bipolar Disorder	25	(1)
Lam, Jones, Hayward, and Bright (1999): Identifying Prodromes of Illness	26	(1)
Other Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Strategies with Bipolar Disorder	27	(2)
Diagnosis and Treatment Indications	29	(4)
Decision Tree for Determining Optimal Treatments	30	(1)
Treatment Options	30	(3)
Treatment Options for Young Adult	30	(1)
Treatment Options for High Risk Presentation	31	(1)
Treatment Options for Repeated Episodes of Mania/Hypomania (see the case of Bill in Section 4.1.5)	32	(1)
Treatment Options for Persistent Subsyndromal Depression and Dysthmia (see the case of Tanya in Section 4.4.2)	32	(1)
Treatment	33	(64)
Methods of Treatment	33	(34)
Biological Approaches to Treatment of Bipolar Disorder	33	(3)
Psychosocial Approaches to Treatment of Bipolar Disorder: General Remarks	36	(1)
Overall Structure and Course of Therapy	37	(1)
Initial Phase of Treatment: Orientation and Engagement	38	(7)
Middle Phase of Treatment: Skill Building -- Filling up the Tool Box	45	(19)
Final Phase: How to Maintain Treatment Gains	64	(3)
Mechanisms of Action	67	(3)
Targeted Psychoeducation and Illness Management Strategies	67	(1)
Monitoring of Activities and Moods	67	(1)
Social Rhythm Disruption as a Catalyst for Bipolar Episodes	68	(1)
Family-Focused Treatment	69	(1)
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Approaches	69	(1)
Efficacy and Prognosis	70	(2)
Variations and Combinations of Methods	72	(13)
Family-Based Treatment and Family Management	72	(7)
Self-Help Approaches Incorporating the Recovery Model	79	(6)
Problems in Carrying out the Treatment	85	(11)
Suicide Risk Assessment and Management	85	(4)
Improving Treatment Adherence	89	(4)
Treatment of Patients with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders	93	(3)
Summary	96	(1)
Further Reading	97	(1)
References	98	(5)
Appendix: Tools and Resources	103