Bipolar Disorder: A Cognitive Therapy Approach

This manual for clinicians describes an approach to the treatment of bipolar disorder which adapts and uses techniques from cognitive therapy. The authors contend that while the disorder has a strong biological component which is properly treated through drug therapy, patients may also benefit from stress reduction strategies learned in cognitive therapy. Particular attention is paid to the effects of this illness on the entire family. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)