Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-234) and index.
Summary
"Combining medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be challenging but can also enhance patient care. This book reviews the existing literature about the neurobiological and clinical basis in combining CBT and medication for non-psychiatrist mental health clinicians. Filled with case studies drawn from the author's extensive clinical and teaching experience, this book breaks new ground in bringing together the most current, proven protocols for using drugs and CBT to improve client care. Practitioners will find in this volume the tools to make informed recommendations to patients"--Provided by publisher.
Contents
Medication versus CBT for psychological conditions: How did this happen? -- Neurobiological evidence and combined treatment -- Dual responsibility treatment: principles that facilitate collaborative patient care -- Combining CBT interventions and medication to enhance medication adherence -- Combined treatment for major depression. -- Combined treatment for bipolar disorder -- Combined treatment for anxiety disorders. -- Combined treatment for eating disorders. -- Combined treatment for schizophrenia -- Combined treatment for borderline personality disorder -- Combined treatment in pregnancy -- Combined treatment for substance abuse and dependence / Samson Gurmu.
