Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Disorder. Evidence-based Pharmacotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and Rehabilitation

Treatment resistant Bipolar Disorder is one of the most chronic mental health disorders, which are associated with high suicidality, poor adherence to therapy high percentage of hospitalizations and poor quality of life. Effective recovery-oriented treatments are necessary in order to avoid the above dangers. These therapies contribute to a new reintegration into society. They also help people to accept themselves and to fight against stigma. A new beginning is possible.

This book introduces an integrative therapeutic model, which focuses on the combination of recovery-oriented pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Additionally, strategies of building a better therapeutic relationship are presented and discussed. This book is of interest for psychiatrists, psychology students, clinical psychologists and cognitive behavioral psychotherapists

• Focuses the most difficult chronic mental health disorders, which are associated with high suicidality
• Discusses a new recovery-oriented model
• Includes learning objectives and revision questions