Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder, Second Edition (eBook)

Monica Ramirez Basco, PhD, a clinical psychologist, is Associate Director for Science Policy, Planning, and Analysis at the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health. She served as Assistant Director for Neuroscience, Mental Health, and Broadening Participation at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from 2014 to 2015. Dr. Basco is an internationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy and a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She was formerly on the faculty of the University of Texas at Arlington, where she was awarded the University of Texas Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. A. John Rush, MD, is Professor of  Psychiatry and Vice Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. His work has focused on the diagnosis and psychotherapeutic, psychopharmacological, and somatic treatment of depression and other mood disorders. He has authored 10 books and over 400 journal articles. Dr. Rush's internationally recognized work has received numerous awards. Most recently, his research has focused on longer-term disease management programs, including multistep treatment algorithms for bipolar and major depressive disorders.

1. Introduction to the Second Edition2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: An Overview3. Medication Treatments for Bipolar Disorder4. Enhancing Adherence5. Compliance Contracts6. Early Detection to Prevent Relapse7. Management of Behavioral Symptoms: Trigger Control and Increasing Positives8. Management of Behavioral Symptoms: Controlling Negatives9. Management of Cognitive Symptoms: Content Changes10. Management of Cognitive Symptoms: Process Changes11. Stress Management12. Addressing Problems in Interpersonal Communication13. Putting Together a Treatment ProgramAppendix: Protocol for 20 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Sessions