From leading scientist-practitioners, this volume presents a range of effective psychosocial approaches for enhancing medication adherence and improving long-term outcomes in adults and children with bipolar illness. Authors review the conceptual and empirical bases of their respective modalities--including cognitive, family-focused, group, and interpersonal and social rhythm therapies--and provide clear descriptions of therapeutic procedures. Separate chapters address assessment and diagnosis, analyze available outcome data, and provide guidance on managing suicidality. Offering a framework for clinical understanding, and yet packed with readily applicable insights and tools, this is a state-of-the-science resource for students and practitioners.
--- from the publisher Contents I. Overview of Bipolar Disorder
1 . Defining Bipolar Disorder, Sheri L. Johnson
2. Psychosocial Functioning, Constance Hammen and Amy N. Cohen
3. Differential Diagnosis and Assessment of Adult Bipolar Disorder, Edward Altman
4. Assessment of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents, Eric A. Youngstrom, Robert L. Findling, and Norah Feeny
5. Psychosocial Predictors of Symptoms, Sheri L. Johnson and Björn Meyer II. Therapy and Treatment Issues
6. The Changing Landscape of Psychopharmacology, Joseph F. Goldberg
7. Cognitive Therapy, Robert L. Leahy
8. Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, Ellen Frank and Holly A. Swartz
9. Family Therapy, David J. Miklowitz
10. Supporting Collaborative Practice Management: The Life Goals Program, Mark S. Bauer
11. Treatment Outcome Studies, Jan Scott III. Special Issues in Treatment
12. Treatment Compliance, Monica Ramirez Basco, Megan Merlock, and Noelle McDonald
13. Suicidality, Cory F. Newman
14. Consumer Advocacy and Self-Help: Interface with Professionals, Harriet P. Lefley and Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia
15. Conclusions, Robert L. Leahy
Appendix 1. Altman Self-Rating Scale for Mania (ASRM)
Appendix 2. Mood Chart
Appendix 3. Evaluation of Suicidal Risk
Appendix 4. Recommended Books for Consumers and Their Families
Appendix 5. Outline of Collaborative Disease Management Strategies Reviews
"A timely contribution given the considerable and relatively recent progress that has been made in this field....A key resource, containing a wealth of information on a burgeoning area. It is practical with generous use of summary tables. Despite being a multi-authored volume there is no compromise to the quality, scholarliness or coherence of the chapters."-Psychological Medicine (review by Allison G. Harvey, PhD) "A landmark....Provide[s] detailed descriptions of diagnostic and assessment issues, ways to integrate psychosocial and pharmacological treatments, and approaches to such specific problem areas as noncompliance and suicidality. A 'must read' for all professionals charged with diagnosing and/or treating patients with bipolar disorder."-Aaron T. Beck, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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