Group Therapy in the Management of Manic-Depressive Illness.

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Title: Group Therapy in the Management of Manic-Depressive Illness.
Authors: Volkmar, Fred D., Bacon, Sandra, Shakir, Saad A., Pfefferbaum, Adolf
Source: American Journal of Psychotherapy (Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy). Apr1981, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p226. 9p.
Subjects: Bipolar disorder, Therapeutics, Group psychotherapy
Abstract: Presents the results of a long-term psychotherapy group composed exclusively of manic-depressive patients. Course in group treatment; Cost effective adjunct to lithium prophylaxis; Advantages of psychotherapy to a group of patients whom mental health professionals have regarded as resistant to it.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:Presents the results of a long-term psychotherapy group composed exclusively of manic-depressive patients. Course in group treatment; Cost effective adjunct to lithium prophylaxis; Advantages of psychotherapy to a group of patients whom mental health professionals have regarded as resistant to it.
ISSN:00029564
DOI:10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1981.35.2.226