Psychological Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

by Johnson, Sheri L.; Leahy, Robert L.

• ISBN13: 9781572309241
• ISBN10: 1572309245
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-23
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

Synthesizing the latest information on the nature and management of bipolar illness, this volume presents a range of effective psychosocial treatment approaches. Coverage includes cognitive, family-focused, group, and interpersonal and social rhythm therapies. Well-known clinical scientists review the conceptual and empirical bases of their respective modalities and offer detailed, practical descriptions of therapeutic procedures. Elucidated are the ways psychosocial interventions can improve medication adherence, reduce risks for manic and depressive episodes, and enhance the client's overall functioning. Current approaches to adult and child assessment are delineated, as are strategies for integrating psychological and pharmacological treatments. Special topics addressed include managing suicidality and connecting clients to needed self-help resources and support. Appendices feature sample assessment instruments and other useful materials.

Author Biography

Sheri L. Johnson, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Miami. Over the past decade, she has conducted research on psychosocial facets of bipolar disorder. Her work has been funded by the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression and by the National Institute of Mental Health, and her findings have been published in a number of journals, including the [i]Journal of Abnormal Psychology[/i] and the [i]American Journal of Psychiatry[/i].

Robert L. Leahy, PhD, is President of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, Founder and Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in New York City, and Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill/n-/Cornell University Medical School. He is the author or editor of many publications, including [i]Overcoming Resistance in Cognitive Therapy[/i], [i]Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders[/i] (with Stephen J. Holland), [i]Cognitive Therapy Techniques[/i], and [i]Roadblocks in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy[/i].

Table of Contents

I. Overview of Bipolar Disorder
Defining Bipolar Disorder	3	(14)
Sheri L. Johnson
Psychosocial Functioning	17	(18)
Constance Hammen
Amy N. Cohen
Differential Diagnosis and Assessment of Adult Bipolar Disorder	35	(23)
Edward Altman
Assessment of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents	58	(25)
Eric A. Youngstrom
Robert L. Findling
Norah Feeny
Psychosocial Predictors of Symptoms	83	(26)
Sheri L. Johnson
Bjorn Meyer
II. Therapy and Treatment Issues
The Changing Landscape of Psychopharmacology	109	(30)
Joseph F. Goldberg
Cognitive Therapy	139	(23)
Robert L. Leahy
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy	162	(22)
Ellen Frank
Holly A. Swartz
Family Therapy	184	(19)
David J. Miklowitz
Supporting Collaborative Practice Management: The Life Goals Program	203	(23)
Mark S. Bauer
Treatment Outcome Studies	226	(19)
Jan Scott
III. Special Issues in Treatment
Treatment Compliance	245	(20)
Monica Ramirez Basco
Megan Merlock
Noelle McDonald
Suicidality	265	(21)
Cory F. Newman
Consumer Advocacy and Self-Help: Interface with Professionals	286	(19)
Harriet P. Lefley
Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia
Conclusions	305	(26)
Robert L. Leahy
Appendices
Appendix 1. Altman Self-Rating Scale for Mania (ASRM)	317	(2)
Appendix 2. Mood Chart	319	(1)
Appendix 3. Evaluation of Suicidal Risk	320	(7)
Appendix 4. Recommended Resources for Consumers and Their Families	327	(2)
Appendix 5. Outline of Collaborative Disease Management Strategies	329	(2)
Index	331