The Psychology of Bipolar Disorder New Developments and Research Strategies

by Jones, Steven; Bentall, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780198530091
• ISBN10: 0198530099
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Bipolar disorder (BPD) is a severe mental illness which has a substantial impact on the sufferer, carers, and mental health services. Its impact is similar to that of schizophrenia. However, in contrast to schizophrenia, it has, until recently, been almost entirely neglected by psychologicalresearchers. It is only in the last few years that substantial psychological research programmes in the UK and USA have begun to explore the role of psychosocial factors in the disorder. Yet an understanding of these influences will be essential for those trying to understand how we can treat thosesuffering from BPD. This volume is the first to bring together reviews of the exciting developments taking place in this field, with chapters from the leading researchers. It presents a broad overview of the psychological and psychosocial factors involved in bipolar disorder, including chapters, amongst others, onrisk factors, early warning signs, and treatment.

Author Biography

Richard Bentall is the author of the award winning 'Madness Explained' (Penguin)

Table of Contents

Contributors	vii
1 Introductory overview	1	(10)
Steven Jones and Richard Bentall
2 Psychosocial risk factors for bipolar disorder: current and early environment and cognitive styles	11	(36)
Lauren B. Alloy, Lyn Y. Abramson, Amy M. Neeren, Patricia D. Walshaw, Snezana Urosevic and Robin Nusslock
3 Life events as predictors of relapse, depression, and mania in bipolar disorder	47	(26)
Sheri L. Johnson and Randy Fingerhut
4 Dysfunctional beliefs in individuals with bipolar disorders	73	(18)
Warren Mansell and Jan Scott
5 Circadian rhythms and internal attributions in bipolar disorder	91	(26)
Steven H. Jones
6 Psychological processes and the pathways to mania: exploring the manic defence hypothesis	117	(22)
Richard P. Ben tall, Sara J. Tai and Rebecca Knowles
7 Neuropsychological and biological approaches to understanding bipolar disorder	139	(40)
Luke Clark and Barbara J. Sahakian
8 Bipolar relapse: the importance of early warning signs and coping strategies	179	(24)
Dominic Lam and Grace Wong
9 Biopsychosocial approaches and interpersonal and social rhythm therapy for bipolar disorder	203	(14)
Suzanne Luty
10 Family approaches to the course and treatment of bipolar disorder	217	(22)
Chad D. Morris and David J. Miklowitz
Index	239