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Psychotherapy for bipolar disorders - efficacy and effectiveness

Jan Scott

Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK, j.scott{at}iop.kcl.ac.uk

This paper explores the development of psychological treatments as an adjunct to medication in bipolar disorders. Randomized controlled treatment trials of specific therapy models, such as cognitive therapy, that tackle a spectrum of complex psychological and social problems associated with bipolar disorders are reviewed. A systematic review of the most recent treatment outcome studies suggest that adjunctive psychological therapies reduce overall rates of relapse, but are more effective for depression than for mania. There is no evidence that any particular therapy has a unique mechanism of action or any specific advantages over any other approach. Finally, it is suggested that gaps in the theory and available evidence for effectiveness need to be addressed if we are to enable clinicians to target psychological therapies towards those individuals with bipolar disorder who are most likely to benefit.

Key Words: bipolar disorders • manic-depression • evidence-based therapy • cognitive therapy • interpersonal therapy • family therapy • psychoeducation • relapse prevention • medication adherence • randomized controlled trials

Journal of Psychopharmacology, Vol. 20, No. 2 suppl, 46-50 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1359786806063078
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