Bipolar Disorder: A Family-Focused Treatment Approach

Miklowitz, David J. PhD

Book Information
Edition:	2nd
Publisher:	Guilford Publications Incorporated
ISBN:	1-60623-645-8 (1606236458)
ISBN-13:	978-1-60623-645-1 (9781606236451)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2010
Publish Date:	02/10
Weight:	1.10 Lbs.
Pages:	348
Carton Quantity:	26
Subject Class:	PSY (Psychiatry and Psychology)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Psychiatry
Subject Definition:	Bipolar Disorders-Therapy; Adolescent; Adult; Family Therapy
NLM Class:	WM 207
LC Class:	RC516
Abstract:	Family-focused psychoeducational treatment (FFT) is among a very small number of psychosocial treatments that have been found to be effective in multiple studies to improve the course of bipolar disorder. This indispensable guide describes how to implement FFT with adult and adolescent patients and their family members. Provided are practical procedures for helping families understand the nature of bipolar disorder, strengthen their communication skills, solve day-to-day problems, and reduce the risk and severity of relapse. The book incorporates state-of-the-art knowledge on the illness and its biological and psychosocial management. More than a dozen reproducible handouts are included.